Imagine having twin nephews, but one is clearly favored by their mother. What would you do? One aunt (26F) found herself in this predicament, as her sister (36) has four teenage boys, including fraternal twins Alex and Bryan (14). The aunt loves having the twins over and has been trying to balance out the favoritism by giving more attention to the less favored twin. However, both twins have asked her to stop, leaving her in a moral dilemma.
The Aunt’s Dilemma ♀️
Aunt’s Bond With the Boys
The Twins’ Frequent Visits
The Obvious Favorite
Alex: The Golden Boy
Bryan: The Quiet One
Alex’s Cruel Streak
A Disturbing Dare
Bryan’s Confession
Alex’s Hurtful Comments
Sister’s Dismissive Attitude
Aunt’s Attempt to Balance ⚖️
Aunt’s Tactics ️
Alex’s Growing Anger
Bryan’s Plea
Aunt’s Struggle
Aunt’s Moral Dilemma: To Stop or Not to Stop?
This aunt is stuck in a moral dilemma as she tries to balance the favoritism between her twin nephews, Alex and Bryan. Despite her good intentions, both twins have asked her to stop. Bryan fears Alex’s retaliation, while Alex grows increasingly angry. The aunt struggles with her decision, as her sister refuses to address the issue. As the tension rises, the question remains: should the aunt continue her efforts or respect the twins’ wishes? ♀️
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Fighting favoritism with favoritism isn’t the way to go . Document Alex’s issues and suggest therapy. ESH.
ESH except Bryan. Commenter suggests showing Bryan special attention privately to avoid Alex’s bullying. Others suggest involving school or counselor.
NTA, but reverse favoritism is only helping OP feel better.
Being a supportive aunt is important, but subtlety is key
Encouraging separate friendships and quality time with each twin
Aunt accused of playing favorites, but commenter calls out abuse.
Suggests taking nephews separately for one-on-one time with auntie.
NTA tries to warn the aunt about favoritism, but gets backlash
Commenter calls out favoritism and bad parenting, suggests equality.
Father in prison, adding to twin drama
Sibling rivalry and favoritism lead to troubling behavior.
Concerned commenter suggests calling CPS over bullying in home
Soft ESH verdict for aunt trying to help neglected nephew
Sibling rivalry takes an ugly turn. YTA needs to stop
Aunt not the a**hole, but approach may worsen twin drama
Commenter suggests alternative solutions to aunt’s favoritism dilemma.
Don’t play favorites, it’ll backfire. Treat them equally
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ESH situation with Bryan suffering the most. Involving school recommended
Favoritism with good intentions can still cause harm
Aunt accused of playing favorites with nephew, receives YTA judgement
Suggests alternative to playing favorites with nephew
Sibling rivalry escalates, but how can the aunt intervene?
Aunt’s good intentions causing more harm than good
Learning to help in the way asked is key
Sibling rivalry at its finest. One comment, two opinions
Navigating favoritism and family drama, YTA called out.
Fairness is key in family relationships
Bryan says stop, but is OP really NTA?
Building a relationship with your nephew? NAH, but tread carefully
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Supportive comment defends OP’s actions, calls out sister’s neglect.
Listen to your nephew and be there for him
Sibling favoritism causing bullying and hurt. Talk to sister ASAP
Sibling rivalry and favoritism lead to a dark comparison. ESH.
Commenter criticizes sister’s parenting and advises aunt on helping nephew.
Sibling favoritism and abuse – seeking help for the victim
Mom calls out toxic parenting, defends son against favoritism accusations
Aunt accused of playing favorites, YTA for not stopping.
Commenter calls out harmful behavior towards bullying. ESH.
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Letting go is hard, but holding on makes you YTA
Creating a safe haven for Bryan
Favoritism and bullying causing twin drama, adults need to act
Suggests spending time with Bryan alone to resolve issue
OP urged to take sides in twin drama
Everyone sucks here? This should be interesting…
User suggests punishing one twin for aunt’s favoritism ♀️
Commenter calls out sister’s favoritism and suggests alternative solutions.
Commenter advises to stop playing favorites for nephew’s sake
Commenter defends Bryan in twin drama, chooses NTA side
Clever approach to even things out and avoid blame game
Commenter empathizes with Bryan’s situation and suggests solutions.
Bryan is being abused and needs to be moved ASAP
Commenter calls out OP for making situation worse
Selfish aunt accused of playing favorites causing family drama
Both kids need therapy for the psychological abuse and trauma.
ESH, but there’s hope. Ask Bryan how to help
Suggesting quality time with nephew to ease sibling rivalry
Suggesting counseling for toxic family dynamics
Encourage Bryan to a hobby or job to escape toxicity
Concerned commenter worries about potential harm to Bryan
Navigating family drama and favoritism ♀️
Family drama and bullying. ESH except Bryan. ♂️
Model fair treatment and avoid misdirected actions NTA.
Sibling struggles: Sister plays favorites with ‘good’ child
Suggests solution for twin drama, calls out everyone’s behavior ESH ♂️
Parenting advice sparks ESH judgement and concern for Bryan.
Setting boundaries with family can be tough
