Teen’s Scary Movie Trick to Ditch Babysitting Duties

We all know that feeling of being pushed into unwanted babysitting duties, right? Well, one teen decided to take matters into her own hands when her dad’s girlfriend kept expecting her to entertain the kids while she hung out with her friends. The solution? A scary movie to keep the little ones at bay! Let’s dive into this spooky tale…

Divorced Parents and New Housemates

Dad’s Girlfriend’s Kids Wreck the Room

Dad’s Priorities and New TV

Play Dates and Babysitting Expectations ‍ ‍

Dad Steps In

Halloween Weekend

The Babysitting Request

The Scary Movie Solution

Angry Girlfriend and Threats

Dad’s Response and Disappointment

Scary Movie Scares Off Unwanted Babysitting

So, our creative teen managed to scare off the unwanted babysitting duties with a gory movie, but it didn’t go down too well with her dad’s girlfriend. Although dad didn’t punish her, he did express his disappointment in how she handled the situation. Was it a clever move or just plain mean? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this spooky solution…

Setting boundaries with dad’s partner through scary movie tactics. NTA.

Set boundaries with partner’s kids, NTA comment suggests.

Setting boundaries with dad’s girlfriend, NTA!

Babysitting rates skyrocketing NTA wins the day.

Rejected babysitting request for horror movie, not obligated to change plans. NTA

NTA for refusing to babysit girlfriend’s kids and their friends.

Stand up for yourself! You’re not her free babysitter

NTA. Commenter hopes dad doesn’t marry AH stepmom.

Don’t be a doormat, but also don’t be rude.

Respect boundaries and avoid traumatizing kids. NTA.

ESH. Kids punished for GF’s actions, scary movie trick backfires

Teen refuses to babysit, considers showing gory movie to kids

Setting boundaries with respect is important. NTA

Teen refuses babysitting duties, handles situation better than adult woman

Teen scares kids to prove a point, ESH in situation

Teen’s scary movie trick to ditch babysitting duties gets approval

Parents should not expect free babysitting from older siblings ‍♀️

Teen’s scary movie prank on dad’s gf is ESH material

Teen’s scary movie trick backfires on innocent kids. ESH.

Dad prioritizes 20 yr age gap gf over child. NTA

Using kids to attack an adult? ESH here ‍♀️

Entrepreneurial response to babysitting dilemma

Teen sets boundaries and demands fair pay for babysitting duties.

Teen’s scary movie trick traumatizes kids, ESH including girlfriend.

Teen feels disrespected by dad’s GF, needs to set boundaries. ‍

Scaring kids to avoid babysitting makes ESH in this situation

Teen babysitter stands up to parentification with a Krampus threat

Stand up for yourself and set boundaries, NTA

Dad’s ‘not mad, just disappointed’ approach was harsh. NTA.

Teen’s scary movie trick backfires, commenters call out abusive behavior

Did OP warn the mom about the scary movie?

Teen’s hilarious babysitting contract proposal goes viral

Standing up to adult bullies in your own home

Setting boundaries with dad’s girlfriend who wants free babysitting

Stepmom’s commanding behavior warrants a serious talk with dad. NTA

NTA, but could have handled better. Father has your back

NTA commenter advocates against forcing babysitting, predicts disaster.

NTA stands up to irresponsible girlfriend in hilarious way

Dad needs to step up and handle babysitter’s boundary issues

No more free babysitting! NTA wins against entitled stepchild

Unfair babysitting expectations, dad needs to step up

Scaring kids not cool, but dad could’ve handled it better.

Suggests charging high rate and drawing up a contract

Teen feels uncomfortable babysitting stepmom’s kids, NTA. Dad needs help.

Teen refuses to babysit, calls out dad’s girlfriend. NTA

Teen suggests charging stepmother and friends for babysitting services

College student’s smelly study trick for uninterrupted peace

Demanding payment for babysitting, NTA sets the record straight

Choose your own custody adventure NTA comment

Polite NTA comment suggests simple solution for manipulative babysitter.

Stand up for yourself and tell your dad. You’re NTA

Teen uses scary movie trick to avoid free babysitting duties. NTA.

Empathetic commenter advises teen to talk to dad about babysitting boundaries

Age difference between OP and dad’s gf raises concerns. NTA.

Stepmom tension? Lock your door and stand your ground!

Babysitting tip: grab drinks and snacks, lock yourself in room

Respectful teen stands up for herself as babysitting expectations cross line.

Horror-loving teen stands up to entitled babysitting client. NTA

Dad’s friend trying to use you as babysitter? NTA

Stand up for yourself! You’re not a free babysitter.

Setting boundaries with pushy employer. NTA wins

Teen stands up to entitled girlfriend of dad, not the a**hole.

Great dad recognized in comment, NTA verdict given

Supportive comment about step-parenting and NTA situation.

Stand up for yourself and have a talk with your dad

NTA. Father’s girlfriend expects free babysitting and acts entitled.

Setting boundaries with babysitter. NTA.

Respectful communication and compensation could have made a difference. NTA

NTA. Dad’s awesome for sticking up for you. Blended families are hard

No free babysitting for entitled parents. NTA

OP stands up for themselves against entitled babysitting client

Revenge babysitting tips with a sarcastic twist

Horror movie trick to ditch babysitting: justified or not?

Standing up for yourself while babysitting

Teen stands up to entitled stepmom, internet applauds

Teen babysitter called entitled A-hole, defended as NTA

16-year-old offers mature solution to babysitting problem

Mom needs to find a real babysitter, NTA.

Teen stands up for herself while babysitting, not the a**hole