Picture this: a casual lunch date with a friend, sounds relaxing, right? But what if that friend is a single mom with two hyperactive kids and she suddenly needs to pop out to the store, leaving you in charge? This is exactly what happened to a woman who found herself in a whirlwind of screaming kids and a friend expecting free childcare. This unexpected turn of events led to a dramatic exit and a friendship left hanging in the balance. Let’s dive into this chaotic tale!
An Invitation to Chaos
Welcome to the Jungle
The Unexpected Request
A Reluctant Babysitter ♀️
The Standoff ♀️⏰
The Great Escape ♀️
The Aftermath
The Babysitting Dilemma: A Friendship on the Line
In a surprising turn of events, a casual lunch date turned into an unexpected babysitting gig, leaving one woman in a state of panic and confusion. Despite her friend’s assurance of a quick 15-minute errand run, the fear of being left alone with two hyperactive kids led to a hasty exit and an apology that fell on deaf ears. Now, with a friendship hanging in the balance and unanswered texts, we’re left wondering: was she right to refuse the surprise babysitting duty? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation… ️♀️
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NTA. Hilarious race to escape the chaos of babysitting!
NTA. Bait and switch technique. Sister did it too.
NTA it sounds like this was a planned babysitting trap
NTA she was DEFINITELY setting you up to be a babysitter whilst she went out. Who leaves their kids with someone who is a) uncomfortable with looking after kids, and b) they don’t have any experience with kids????
“NTA. She tried to set you up for free babysitting.”
NTA for offering to get sauce. Consider using Instacart
“NTA
Sounds like she planned this to ditch her responsibilities. “
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Dodging a babysitting fiasco like a pro! NTA for sure!
NTA: Friend tries to trick OP into surprise babysitting
Refusing babysitting request reveals friend’s ulterior motive
Parental solidarity: No desire to babysit other people’s kids
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NTA: Friend wanted a break from wild kids, not just help ♀️
No wrong done. Cut ties with them.
Babysitting nightmare: Friend’s unexpected request ends friendship
NTA. No one should be expected to babysit without notice.
Mom pushes friend to babysit, neglects her own responsibilities. ♀️
NTA! Babysitting nightmare turns into police intervention.
Standing up against emotional blackmail. You’re not the a**hole! ✊
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Setting boundaries with family can be tough. ♀️
NTA: Friend takes advantage of your kindness, expects free babysitting
NTA. Babysitting isn’t for everyone.
Block her and keep it moving! You beat her at her own game!
NTA – Bad friend and bad parent. Get out of there!
NTA – Friend rejected your help, their loss, not yours. ♂️
Dodging a babysitting bullet with a cunning friend
NTA. Dodged a babysitting bullet and failed the pushover test!
NTA: Trust your instincts, you don’t owe anyone babysitting favors.
NTA- Friend’s unexpected request sparks controversy. Block her and move on.
NTA – Wendy’s calculated plan to dump her kids on you
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NTA. Wendy’s request backfires. Good riddance, not a friend.
Stand your ground! You’re not obligated to be a babysitter!
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NTA. You stood your ground and dodged a babysitting bullet.
NTA: Friend ambushed you with babysitting, stick to being colleagues.
Hilarious babysitting mishap: Friend disappears for hours, leaving you hanging!
Suspicious screaming? Definitely a planned babysitting ambush. NTA.
Empathizing with the burden of unexpected babysitting.
Friend disregards comfort, sparks controversy. You’re not the a**hole.
Dodging bullets and staying away – NTA’s victory!
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“NTA. She was clearly taking advantage of your kindness. “
Stand your ground! You’re not obligated to babysit. ♀️
NTA, suspicious friend tries to use OP as free babysitter
NTA: Friend tried to use you as a free babysitter
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NTA – Babysitting request leads to unexpected controversy
Parents’ irresponsible last-minute request turns into a nightmare
Unexpected babysitting request turns into a mysterious disappearing act
Escaped from a babysitting nightmare ♂️
NTA. Good for you for standing up against manipulation!
NTA. Her screaming for you to come back
NTA: Friend’s setup to get a free babysitter, not cool!
Flying out the door to escape babysitting nightmare! NTA!
Quick thinking saves the day! NTA for sure!
Best friend’s overprotectiveness sparks controversy. Boundaries or love?
Quick thinking saves the day!
NTA, I’d have left too!
NTA. Tomato sauce drama unfolds, offer rejected.
Lucky escape! Inexperienced babysitter dodges a potential nightmare situation. ♂️
People need to stop forcing their kids on others. NTA!
