Sister Threatens to Have Another Baby: Will She Be Cut Off?

A 24-year-old woman is struggling with a difficult decision about her younger sister’s parenting choices. Her sister, who had a baby at a very young age, has not been responsible or involved in her child’s life. The older sister stepped in to take care of her nephew when he was in danger of being taken away by Child Protective Services. Now, her sister is threatening to have another baby, and she’s unsure if she should cut her off if she does.

Young Sister’s Early Parenthood

Taking in Nephew to Avoid CPS

Legal Guardianship and Sister’s Disappearance

Raising Nephew Until Age 3 ‍

Mother’s Life Turnaround

Sister’s Lack of Drive and Responsibility ‍♀️

Examples of Sister’s Poor Parenting

Unsupervised Child Opens Presents

Sister’s Plan to Move Out

Mom’s Condition for Helping

Sister Wants to Take Nephew, Mom Disagrees ❌

Sister’s Shocking Response

Considering Cutting Sister Off

Family’s Reaction to Decision ️

A Tough Decision Looms: To Cut Off or Not? ‍♀️

The woman is torn about whether to cut off her sister if she gets pregnant again. Her sister’s shocking response to losing custody of her nephew, ‘I’ll just make another one,’ has left her questioning her sister’s ability to be a responsible parent. With her family saying she’s being harsh about a hypothetical situation, she’s unsure about the right course of action. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions below.

Clear consequences needed to prevent irresponsible behavior.

Red flag ignored? Commenters discuss sister’s boyfriend’s jail time.

Commenter believes OP did the right thing by nephew. CPS may intervene.

NTA for cutting her off. Hopefully she’ll realize your help.

A heartwarming story of a beloved nephew and his family ❤️

Setting boundaries with family is tough, but necessary.

Commenter wishes for a ‘parent licence’ system. Agrees with NTA.

Navigating family dynamics and tough decisions with grace.

Commenter suggests limiting contact with ‘trashy’ family, sparks disagreement.

Don’t bail her out again, she might intentionally get pregnant

Savage response to sister’s baby threat

Commenter suggests sister might be on drugs, but OP disagrees.

Responsible parenting or money? NTA comment sparks debate.

You won’t believe how far this sister expects her sibling to go!

Agreeing with commenter: NTA, sister needs to be responsible

Insightful comment on parenting without being judgmental.

Noble NTA puts life on hold for nephew, tough love needed

Choosing to not take in family’s children doesn’t make you selfish

Controversial opinion on breeding sparks debate about licensing and control.

Sister’s irresponsible behavior puts family in a tough spot

Sister’s baby threat makes her a terrible person. NTA.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Sister wants another baby but can’t rely on family forever

NTA commenter advocates for reporting sister’s abusive behavior towards child.

Being realistic, NTA suggests sister not have another baby

Commenter calls out sister’s irresponsible behavior and lack of accountability.

Navigating family dynamics is tough, especially when it’s manipulative.

Setting boundaries and suggesting mental health evaluation for sister’s behavior.

Tough situation, but NTA. Support for a difficult choice

NTA and sister is terrible

Putting effort into her kids was a great decision

Being a supportive aunt doesn’t make you an a**hole.

NTA suggests looking into sister’s possible depression and neurological issues.

NTA defends custody of nephew against irresponsible sister.

Clear communication is key when discussing future children

Support for NTA who dealt with similar family behavior

Sister’s selfishness may harm her unborn child. NTA.

Heartbreaking situation, but OP is a saint ❤️

NTA. Taking in your nephew was the right choice. Cutting off your sister might make her realize her mistake.

Mother’s requirements for house deposit should include job and birth control

Holding a hard line with family can be tough

Misreading the title made me think otherwise, but NTA. Sister’s motives?

Sister neglects 3 kids, NTA for cutting her off.

Sister’s insensitive comment sparks outrage among readers

Sister’s possible motives for having a baby discussed.

Concerned commenter suggests alerting CPS caseworker about sister’s plans.

Commenter questions why baby was returned, sparks discussion.

NTA defends child’s safety, calls for tough love and responsibility.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough

Sister wants to move in with boyfriend fresh out of jail. NTA.

Struggling with family standards? You’re not the a**hole!

Refuse to bail her out this time, toxic family members suck

Moving in with boyfriend post-jail: NTA’s big decider

Commenter calls out irresponsible behavior in a shocking statement.

Sibling problems: when their issues become yours

Taking care of your sister’s mistakes is not your responsibility

NTA stands up to sister’s baby threats. Update wanted!

Sibling neglects sick mother, screams and manipulates family with suicide.

NTA OP, you’re an incredible person for stepping up

Not the a**hole, but what’s the backstory?

Supportive Redditor suggests drastic action against sister’s potential neglect

Not the a**hole for what? We need more context!

Sibling boundaries set, but will it be enough?

Supporting sister in recovery: NTA for setting boundaries

Supporting a nephew with a depressed mother. NTA.