Teenager’s Unusual Babysitting Dilemma: A Tale of Adoption, Estrangement, and a Funeral

Imagine being 18, living in a shared flat, and suddenly receiving a call from your estranged parents asking you to babysit their adopted son for the weekend. Oh, and did we mention this all happens because they need to attend a funeral? This is the predicament our protagonist, let’s call him ‘Reluctant Sitter’, found himself in. A tale of strained family relationships, financial struggles, and a last-minute babysitting request that sparked a fiery debate. Let’s delve into this dramatic saga…

Meet the ‘Reluctant Sitter’

A Strained Family Relationship

The Unexpected News

The Babysitting Dilemma

The Flatmate Situation

A History of Unreliability

A Difficult Decision

The Angry Voicemails

The Aftermath

The Babysitting Request That Ignited a Family Feud

In a whirlwind of family drama, ‘Reluctant Sitter’ found himself at the center of a heated debate. His estranged parents, attending a funeral, asked him to babysit their adopted son ‘Cai’, despite their strained relationship and history of unreliability. With school commitments and roommates to consider, he declined, resulting in a fiery response from his mother. Now, with the dust settled and the voicemails listened to, the question remains: Was he wrong to refuse the babysitting request? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

NTA. Mother should take care of her adopted child.

“NTA. Your parents are trying to use you for free childcare.”

NTA: They only unblocked you when they needed something.

NTA- Kicked out, but trusted to babysit?

NTA. Unblocking for a favor? That’s not cool. ‍♀️

Deciding whether to attend a complicated funeral, weighing the inconveniences ⚖️

NTA. Your parents adopted him. Not you. He is their responsibility.

NTA. Let them deal with their own monkeys

NTA: Don’t take on a child you’re not ready for!

NTA: Set boundaries with parents using you for their needs

NTA: Teenager’s irresponsible adoptive parents expect free babysitting. Block them!

NTA. They only reach out when they need something.

NTA. Setting boundaries is important.

NTA. Boundaries are important. You’re not a free babysitter

Polite response shuts down conflict.

NTA: Set boundaries and don’t feel guilty for saying no

NTA – Free babysitting for irresponsible parents? No thanks! ‍♂️

Cutting ties with disrespectful and incapable people.

NTA. Funerals are short, kids can be taken out if disruptive.

NTA. Stand your ground and don’t let them take advantage! ✊

NTA. Blocking family until they need something?

Helping without getting too involved: babysitting at their house! ✨

Cutting ties with toxic family? NTA, you deserve better!

NTA: Brace yourself, this weekend might turn into a lifetime commitment!

NTA: It’s not your responsibility. Stick to your guns!

NTA: Stand your ground against free childcare.

NTA, sorry your parents treated you shabbily. You deserve love! ❤️

NTA. Hope you find happiness and build the life you want! ✨

NTA. Parents’ adoption mistake leads to babysitting dilemma. Block mother.

NTA. Babysitting for estranged family at their convenience? No way! ‍♂️

Curious about how they adopted? Find out the surprising details!

Mother wants babysitting, commenter suggests alternatives.

NTA. Busy with personal stuff, relationship not kid-level. She overreacted.

NTA: Toxic family member only contacts for personal gain. Stay away!

NTA. No obligation, not a good environment for a child. ‍♂️

Don’t do it!

NTA. Your mother’s unrealistic expectations and disregard for boundaries.

NTA, unfit parents forcing you to babysit a stranger’s child?

Commenter holds parents accountable for lack of support during crisis

NTA. Valid reasons and blocked until she needed you.

Blocked by family, now they want you to babysit? NTA

NTA. Kicked out at 17, blocked, now expected to help? No way! Find support, block them, therapy.

NTA: Tough situation for babysitting, not ideal for a child

NTA: Suggesting alternatives for babysitting during a funeral.

Setting boundaries: NTA for not wanting both at the funeral

Protect yourself and your roommates from surprise babysitting emergencies!

NTA. Scared kid, abandoned by parents, seeks comfort in screams

6-year-old at a funeral? NTA, but is it appropriate?

NTA: Parents kicked out at 17, now want something from you.

NTA: A heartwarming tale of compassion and family bonds. ❤️

NTA – A heartwarming story of compassion and family bonds.

No effort to repair relationship before asking for huge favor

Why not babysit at their house?

NTA. Don’t do it. Stand your ground!

Feeling sorry for both of you.

NTA. Adoption and family dynamics raise intriguing questions.

Heartbreaking betrayal: Kicked out after new kid.

NTA – A heartwarming tale of compassion and family bonds ❤️

Stand your ground! Your time and boundaries are important! ‍♀️

NTA – A heartwarming tale of compassion and family bonds.

Standing up to unfair parents. NTA!

No overnight care. They kicked you out. Repair relationship? Nope.

NTA – A heartwarming tale of compassion and family bonds ❤️

NTA: Take him to the funeral, meet the family!

No money, no babysitter. Not the a**hole.

Adoption doesn’t make you a free babysitter.

Stand your ground! Family isn’t always blood.

NTA: Stand your ground, involve roommates, protect the child

Teenager’s heartwarming story of adoption and family reconciliation. ❤️

Curiosity about adoption finances sparks debate on parenting qualifications.

Adopted and estranged: NTA, you don’t owe them your life

Mother blocks teenager until favor is needed. NTA dilemma.

NTA: Tough choices for babysitting, but options are endless!

NTA. Leaving a 6-year-old with strangers? That’s just irresponsible!

Heartwarming tale of adoption and family bonds. Not the a**hole.