Hey there, Facebook fam! You know how sometimes you just can’t help but speak your mind, even if it might get you in trouble? Well, buckle up, because we’ve got a story for you! Our protagonist, a 16-year-old young man, is the oldest of seven siblings, all of whom have autism. This big brother is not only high-functioning but also takes on the responsibility of looking after his siblings, helping them through their meltdowns, and even enjoying the process! But when their mom starts taking credit for all the hard work and brags on social media about being a ‘supermom,’ he can’t help but call her out for being a deadbeat. Ouch! So, was he right to speak up, or did he go too far? Let’s dive into the story and find out!
Meet the Super Siblings!

♂️ Taking Care of Each Other

Mom’s Struggles on Social Media

Future Child Care Pro?

Anger Rising ♨️

Mom’s Meltdown Management ♂️

Helping Hand

♂️ Pushing Through

Truth Bomb

Dad’s Take ️

Little One’s Heartbreak

️ Tension in the House ️

Deadbeat Mom or Supermom? ♀️
This story revolves around a 16-year-old young man who is the oldest of seven siblings, all of whom have autism. He takes on the responsibility of looking after his siblings and helping them through their meltdowns. However, their mom takes all the credit, bragging on social media about how tough it is to raise seven kids with autism and how she’s a ‘supermom.’ Our protagonist decides to call her out, telling her she’s a deadbeat mom who abandons her kids. This leads to tension in the family, with the parents being angry and the siblings picking up on the tension. So, was our young hero right to speak up, or did he go too far? ♀️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Standing up to a ‘deadbeat’ mom without being rude. NTA
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Teen takes care of siblings while parents are deadbeats
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Teen is NTA but should prioritize own and siblings’ well-being

Encouraging advice for OP to seek help and plan ahead

NTA, parentification is a form of abuse. Focus on yourself.
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Teen with autism calls out parents for having too many siblings
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Teen is not the parent. Parentification is harmful. Seek help.

Expert suggests genetic study or poor parenting for siblings’ behavior.

A personal anecdote highlights the importance of seeking help.

Controversial comment questions family’s autism diagnoses
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Advice to talk to mom in neutral tone appreciated ❤️
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Teen stands up to mom without being the a**hole

Dad’s audacity shocks commenter in NTA section.

Teen wants out of dysfunctional family. NTA for leaving.

Teen calls out mom for being a ‘deadbeat’

Autistic parent advises defusing tension with NTA comment.
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Defending the mom from harsh judgments.

Family drama: Everyone sucks here except the innocent siblings
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Encouraging support for a struggling sibling

Teen calls out mom for slacking, but keeps family together

Parent of four children with autism shares their experience and support.

Teen in difficult situation raising siblings, suggests CPS intervention

Dad’s MIA, mom’s a ‘deadbeat’ and OP’s the brat?
