In a world where family dynamics are as diverse as the colors of a rainbow, we bring you a tale of a 17-year-old girl, caught in a whirlwind of impending change. Her mother and stepfather have announced a new addition to the family, a baby sibling, and they want this bundle of joy to share a room with our teenage protagonist. But she’s not having any of it! As she navigates the tumultuous waters of her final year of high school and college preparations, she’s asked to make room for a crying, pooping machine. Let’s dive into her story and see if her stance is justified or if she’s just being a typical teenager.
A Family Portrait ️

The Baby Bombshell

The Teenage Rebellion ♀️

The Backup Plan

Parents’ Plea

The Basement Compromise? ️

The Countdown Begins ⏰

The Personal Note

The Self-Doubt

The Final Question ❓

The Battle Lines are Drawn: Teenager vs. Newborn
In a classic tale of teenager vs. parents, our 17-year-old protagonist is standing her ground against the impending arrival of a baby sibling. With her last year of high school and college preparations on the line, she’s not ready to share her room with a newborn. Her parents, however, are insistent, pleading the stress of the new arrival. She’s even considered moving into the less-than-ideal basement or a friend’s apartment. But the question remains, is she in the wrong? Or is she just a teenager trying to navigate her own life amidst the chaos of a growing family? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Teen doesn’t want to sacrifice sleep for newborn sibling.

NTA: Parents shouldn’t expect their minor daughter to care for newborn
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“NTA, they want *you* to deal with the baby. “

NTA: Stick to your boundaries and avoid being a live-in nanny.

NTA: Stand your ground and set boundaries with your parents.

NTA. Sharing a room with a newborn? Let your parents handle it!

NTA. Newborn in your bedroom? Ridiculous! Parents setting you up as night nurse?

NTA: Stand your ground and prioritize your senior year goals!

NTA. Teen wants baby out of room, suggests extreme measures.

NTA. Parents not considering effects on you and the baby

NTA: Get ready for unwanted babysitting and parenting responsibilities!
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Parents dumping newborn on teenager. NTA.

NTA: Sleepless nights with a newborn? Swap rooms or move out!

Commenter expresses concern about baby’s impact on their daily life

Offer to help with baby or move to the basement
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NTA. Your own space matters. Let them handle their clutter.

A creative solution for cramped quarters?

Moving to the basement? Who’s responsible for night-time babycare?

Teen doesn’t want to share room with newborn sibling. NTA.

NTA: Baby = Their responsibility. Parentifying OP? Not cool

17-year-old not responsible for baby, NTA

Sibling rivalry: NTA’s room takeover sparks justified frustration.
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Avoiding baby duty: NTA’s plan to escape sibling responsibilities

Parents’ selfishness: NTA teen rebels against newborn sibling.
