Teen Uses Scary Movie to Scare Off Unwanted Babysitting Duties

Picture this: you’re a 16-year-old girl spending a weekend at your dad’s house, trying to avoid your mom’s Halloween party. Your dad’s girlfriend, who has two young kids, loves to have her mommy friends over for playdates. The problem? She often expects you to watch all the kids while they sip wine and gossip. When she knocks on your door with four kids in tow, what do you do? One clever teen found a creative solution involving a scary movie!

The Blended Family Situation

Setting Boundaries

Dad’s Supportive Stance

The Unwanted Babysitting Request

The Clever Solution

Scared Kids, Angry Stepmom-to-be

Dad Steps In, Again ‍♂️

Disappointed, but Not Mad

A Creative Way to Avoid Babysitting

This 16-year-old girl found herself in a tricky situation when her dad’s girlfriend tried to force babysitting duties on her while she was visiting. Instead of giving in, she decided to let the kids watch a gory movie with her, knowing they’d quickly lose interest and leave her room. While her dad’s girlfriend was furious, her dad ultimately supported her decision, although he thought she could have handled it better. It just goes to show that sometimes, a little creativity can go a long way in avoiding unwanted responsibilities! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA for using a scary movie to handle unwanted babysitting duties , but a serious conversation between OP, dad, and GF is needed to establish boundaries and expectations.

NTA creatively avoids unwanted babysitting, dad disappointed in solution. ‍♀️

Engaging in humor, but some replies express empathy for kids.

NTA! Setting boundaries with dad’s girlfriend and dad’s support.

Babysitting rates and conditions set by commenter, NTA supported

Teen uses horror movie to reject unwanted babysitting duties NTA, but immature way of dealing with problem.

NTA for refusing to babysit dad’s gf’s and other people’s kids. Brilliant move

Stand up for yourself and don’t be a free babysitter

Commenter calls out AH stepmom-to-be, disapproves of prioritizing sex.

Stand your ground! NTA for saying no to babysitting

NTA, but could have handled it better. Lock your door

Setting boundaries with dad’s girlfriend. Respect is key

Respect boundaries and say no to unwanted babysitting duties

Teen uses scary movie to scare off babysitting duties. Commenters suggest better ways to handle the situation. ESH

Commenter acknowledges ESH and criticizes OP’s actions with kids

Teen uses scary movie to avoid babysitting, gets NTA judgment.

Commenter criticizes teen for scaring kids to avoid babysitting duties

Teen uses scary movie to avoid unwanted babysitting duties. NTA.

Teen uses scary movie to avoid babysitting, but goes too far

NTA, setting boundaries with entitled parents

Commenter calls out teenager for taking anger out on kids

Commenter supports teen’s actions and criticizes father’s priorities.

Using children to attack an adult? Both parties are assholes

Enterprising commenter suggests cashing in on unwanted babysitting duties

Teen sets boundaries and demands payment for babysitting duties

Commenter called out for bad handling of AH babysitter situation.

NTA for not wanting to babysit during mom playdates

Teen uses scary movie to avoid babysitting, traumatizes children. ESH.

Movie choice was ESH, but girlfriend was more in the wrong ‍♂️

Teen stands up to disrespectful stepmom, seeks boundaries.

Teen sets boundaries with dad’s girlfriend over unwanted babysitting duties

Did OP warn the mom about the scary movie?

Scary movies: the ultimate babysitting hack

Teen proposes hilarious babysitting contract, parents beware

Commenter calls out teen for punishing kids, not their mom

Commenter advises setting boundaries with father’s entitled girlfriend

Stand up for yourself and call out red flags

Teen stands up to controlling stepmother, receives support from commenter

Age gap drama and NTA verdict. Tell her to shove it

NTA stands up for boundaries in babysitting.

Teen refuses to babysit, commenters support and criticize dad’s gf.

No more babysitting! NTA stands up to pushy parent

NTA but could have handled it better, learn from this

Dad needs to step up and protect daughter’s boundaries

NTA uses horror movie tactics to avoid babysitting duties.

Teen suggests charging for babysitting stepmother’s friends’ kids.

Commenter supports OP and predicts relationship expiration with dad.

Stand up to bullies, even if they’re family.

Commenter suggests standing up to unfair babysitting demands

Creepy warning about the babysitter

Charge a high rate and draw up a contract to scare them off.

Cash in hand: the only way to get a babysitter.

Teen uses horror movie tactics to deal with irresponsible girlfriend

Scaring kids to avoid babysitting duties? Not cool. ESH.

Demanding $10/hr per kid? Savage

Respectful refusal of babysitting leads to NTA judgement

College student’s stinky cheese trick to avoid interruptions