Sister Refuses to Buy New Car for Childcare Duties, Sparks Family Feud

Picture this: it’s summertime, and you’re the only one in your family who doesn’t work. Your sister, a single mom, needs help with childcare and asks you to pick up her kids from summer camp every day. You agree, but then disaster strikes – your car breaks down, and it’s not worth fixing. You realize you only use the car for this one task, and you’d rather bike everywhere else. So, you decide not to buy a new car and tell your sister you can’t pick up her kids anymore. She’s furious, and now you’re left wondering if you’re in the wrong. Let’s dive into this family drama!

Summertime Struggles

Family Guilt

Car Troubles

Biking Enthusiast ‍♂️

No More Carpool

Sibling Dispute

Edit: Car Situation

Independent Living

Carless and Carefree?

Our protagonist finds themselves in a pickle when their car breaks down, leaving them unable to pick up their sister’s kids from summer camp. They’ve been helping their single mom sister with childcare, but now they’re questioning if they should buy a new car just for this purpose. They prefer biking and don’t want to spend money on a car they’ll barely use. The sister is mad, as she can’t afford the late pick-up fees and doesn’t know anyone else who can help. Is it reasonable to expect our bike-loving friend to buy a car just for this? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

“No car, no childcare” drama

Not the a**hole for setting boundaries with entitled sister

Doing a favor doesn’t mean you owe them money. NTA

Offering a rental car suggestion, but sympathizing with financial struggles

Boundaries are important, even with family

Sister refuses to buy new car for childcare duties, draws line

Financial concerns arise over sister’s request, potential childcare conflicts ⚠️

No a-hole here, but who will take the child to daycare?

NTA defends against entitled sister who won’t compensate for gas.

Not her kids, not her responsibility. NTA

NTA commenter calls out family’s entitled behavior around childcare.

Suggests solutions for sister’s childcare problem, not responsible.

Unexpected car breakdown leads to family feud over childcare duties.

Assertive commenter suggests sister should buy or rent a car

Single parent defends sister’s decision, calls out entitlement. NTA

No car, not your problem ‍♀️

Sassy comment suggests sister work harder for her kids

Mom needs to step up for daughter during difficult time

Single mom refuses to buy car for childcare, family feud erupts

Can’t afford new car, NTA for asking family for help

Family feud over sister’s refusal to buy new car. NTA suggests using mom’s car.

Setting boundaries with family. NTA for refusing work for free

Set boundaries and don’t let others impose their needs on you.

Sibling’s entitled demand for new car sparks justified anger.

NTA. Your sister’s entitlement is not your problem

Opinionated comment argues against sister buying a car for childcare duties.

NTA for not buying a car to continue doing sister a favor , but can the kids bike home instead?

Suggests alternative solutions to sister’s childcare problem.

A blunt comment on entitled parenting and family feuds

Take that, mom and sis! You’re not the boss of me

No car? No problem! NTA stands firm on sister’s demands.

Don’t be a doormat for family. Mom should step up

Sister won’t buy car, but expects free childcare transportation

Mom’s car broke down, but NTA sister won’t buy her one

Coordinating with other parents is a practical solution

Sibling demands free labor and new car? Entitlement much? NTA

No car, no childcare. OP is NTA for setting boundaries

Family refuses to help with childcare, commenter suggests solution.

You helped, but it’s not your responsibility – NTA

User questions sister’s inability to cover childcare costs

Don’t let entitled family guilt you into debt

Stand your ground , prioritize self-care ‍♀️, and set boundaries

Parenting responsibilities should not be shifted to siblings. NTA

Sibling refuses to buy car, commenter says NTA with attitude

Suggests getting a lawyer to resolve childcare issue.

Helpful suggestion for resolving family feud over car duties

Sister wants her to be a chauffeur? Let her buy a car! NTA

Mom’s guilt trip? Mom’s car to pick up kids!

Sister won’t buy car, but should she also fix it?

Late fees can strain relationships. NTA for setting boundaries.

Sibling boundary issues over childcare responsibilities. NTA wins.

NTA suggests reasonable solution, shuts down mom’s argument

Being reasonable and setting boundaries in family, NTA

User suggests a solution and declares NTA.

Fair point. Why should OP pay for sister’s childcare needs?

Live your life, spend your money on what matters to you

Responsibility for kids’ transportation lies with the parents. NTA.

Sister can’t expect childcare without providing transportation. NTA

Sister expects too much, NTA suggests finding a new job

Curious for an update! NTA for seeking resolution