Student’s IMPOSSIBLE Choice: Babysit Autistic Classmate or Enjoy Dream Vacation?

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy dilemma on our hands! Meet our 15-year-old protagonist, who’s been given the chance of a lifetime: a school trip to Berlin! But wait, there’s a catch! The school wants our hero to ‘babysit’ their autistic classmate, AC, for the entire trip! Is it fair to ask a teenager to give up their dream vacation to be a caretaker? Let’s dive into this drama and see what unfolds!

The Berlin Trip Dilemma: A Costly Opportunity!

Trouble Brewing: The Autistic Classmate Joins the Trip!

Understanding AC’s Struggles, But Fearing the Worst!

‍ The Teacher’s Shocking Request: Babysit AC!

Stalling for Time: What Should I Do?

AC’s Independence: Shouldn’t He Be Able to Manage? ‍♂️

AC’s Judgmental Nature: A Potential Buzzkill!

‍♂️ WIBTA for Refusing to Babysit AC? You Decide! ️

Big Update: I Said NO to the Teacher!

Overcoming My Pushover Ways: A Proud Moment!

Thank You, Reddit: Your Input Made a Difference!

The Berlin Trip Babysitting Bombshell: Should Our Hero Say No?

Our protagonist is faced with a tough choice: enjoy the trip of a lifetime or become a full-time babysitter for their autistic classmate, AC! AC’s known for being verbally abusive and judgmental, which could put a damper on the whole experience. Our hero’s family shelled out big bucks for this trip, and they don’t want to waste it catering to AC’s every whim. But is it fair to leave AC hanging? The internet has spoken, and our protagonist has made a bold move: they said NO to the teacher! Was it the right call? ‍♂️ Let’s see what the masses have to say about this Berlin babysitting bombshell!

Stand up for yourself, report the teacher. Enjoy your vacation! ✌️

Standing up for yourself against unreasonable expectations from teachers.

Equal partnership on trip, not one person babysitting the other.

Don’t let others guilt-trip you out of your dream vacation!

Don’t let others burden you on your dream vacation ☀️

Don’t be a**hole, teacher should take responsibility

Unreasonable request to babysit autistic classmate 24/7 makes everyone unhappy

Polite decline and set boundaries. Not your responsibility. ‍♀️

Don’t let anyone guilt you into ruining your vacation! ✈️ #NTA

Parental supervision needed for autistic child on vacation

Student not responsible for babysitting, NTA

Teacher puts 15-year-old student in awkward babysitting situation

NTA with clear guidelines for babysitting, school should provide compensation.

Safety concerns arise when a 15-year-old is asked to babysit. NTA.

Paid support worker needed! NTA, but job offer anyone?

NTA. It’s unfair for the teacher to ask this of you

Vacation ruined by babysitting autistic classmate? NTA for refusing

Engaging with an autistic classmate during a field trip: NTA

Compassionate suggestion for a difficult and unfair situation ❤️

NTA, involve parents. School trying to save money on chaperone.

NTA, babysitting a classmate is not a student’s responsibility.

Agree, school should provide professional support for disabled students.

15-year-old not responsible for autistic classmate on vacation. NTA

Politely declining to babysit autistic classmate on dream vacation. ✈️

Classmate’s severe autism requires trained guardian, not vacation companionship ‍♂️

Responsible student chooses dream vacation over uncomfortable babysitting request. ✈️

Offering a compromise while standing your ground.

Autistic commenter shares perspective and advises against babysitting classmate. NAH.

Irresponsible teacher forces student to babysit autistic classmate

Deaf commenter calls out absurdity of being responsible for others.

Teacher’s negligence? NTA for not babysitting autistic classmate

Enjoy your dream vacation guilt-free! School should make arrangements. ️

OP not responsible for classmate, inappropriate to share room. NTA

Don’t sacrifice your dream vacation to babysit, NTA ‍♀️

NTA: Peer shouldn’t be responsible for extra supervision. Good luck OP

15-year-old asked to babysit autistic classmate – NTA response

Teacher putting both student and autistic classmate in potentially dangerous situation . Advice: involve trusted adults and plan effectively.

NTA, the commenter suggests talking to parents about liability concerns

Being responsible for someone with autism on vacation? NTA.

Stand up for yourself , enjoy your trip , NTA

Autistic commenter defends OP, questions teacher’s decision and responsibility ✊

Autistic person shares similar experience, advises against babysitting classmate.

Stand up for yourself and enjoy your vacation!

Don’t let anyone ruin your dream vacation! #NTA

Student is not the a-hole for refusing to babysit autistic classmate on dream vacation ✈️

NTA, school should provide proper care or hire trained personnel

Parent of autistic teen supports saying no to babysitting classmate ‍♂️

Supporting the teacher’s attempt to make the trip more inclusive. ✅

School should take responsibility, not burden fellow students. Enjoy Berlin!

Politely decline to chaperone, suggest parent or qualified aide instead. ✋

Don’t agree to this. It’s not your job.

Inappropriate request from teacher. NTA for making a complaint.

Teacher agrees, enjoy Berlin without babysitting responsibilities! ✈️

NTA. Student not responsible for peer’s care during school trip.

Teacher’s request was inappropriate. Tell parents & partner with friend. NTA

Suggests NTA use specific examples to express discomfort with AC.

Enjoy your vacation! NTA. Teachers/parents should provide a guardian.

Stand up for yourself! NTA. Teacher’s offloading her job.

Don’t let school assignment ruin your dream ️

School responsible for chaperone, not student. NTA

Student unfairly asked to babysit autistic classmate on dream vacation. NTA.

Stand up for yourself and report the inappropriate request. NTA ✊

Polite advice for declining responsibility on dream vacation.

Stand up for yourself! It’s unfair for school to expect you to babysit your autistic classmate ‍♀️

Tips for setting boundaries with school when declining responsibility

Teens shouldn’t be expected to babysit special needs classmates on trips

Don’t do it! You’re not responsible for him. Boundaries matter

Set boundaries to avoid being taken advantage of during vacation

Politely declining to babysit an autistic classmate is reasonable.

Enjoy your vacation, it’s not your responsibility

Tell your parents and get back up NTA

Politely decline and enjoy your trip

Teenager should not be responsible for autistic classmate on vacation.

Stand up for your dream vacation! NTA comment.

NTA. Standing up for yourself and AC’s needs.

15-year-old student not responsible for classmate supervision