When Parenting Goes Sideways: A Tale of Misdirected Responsibility

Ever felt like you’re parenting your own sibling? Meet our 19-year-old friend who’s been caught in a whirlwind of misdirected responsibility. He’s been held accountable for his 16-year-old sister’s actions, from skipping school to not eating dinner. His mother, a hard-working woman pulling 13-hour shifts, seems to be directing her parenting towards the wrong child. Let’s dive into this family drama and see how it unfolds…

The Unwanted Responsibility

The Blame Game Begins

The Unfair Expectations

The Responsibility Dilemma ‍♂️

A Life of His Own

The Unwanted Parenting Role

The Sister’s Take ️

The Breaking Point

The Explosive Retort ️

The Aftermath ️

The Brother’s Perspective ‍

The Accusation

The Family Dynamics

The Self-Doubt

The Regret

A Family Drama Unfolds: Who’s the Real Parent Here?

Our 19-year-old friend finds himself in a peculiar situation, being held accountable for his younger sister’s actions. From school to meals, his mother seems to have delegated her parenting duties to him, causing friction in the family. Despite his own responsibilities, he’s expected to keep his sister in check, leading to a heated confrontation. His sister agrees with him, but his brother thinks he’s gone too far. Is he wrong for wanting his mother to ‘parent the right child’? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…

NTA. Sibling forced to raise sister, hypocritical siblings, poor OP.

Snarky comeback shuts down parentification and sibling entitlement debate.

Sibling as parent? NTA. Share your experience and opinions!

NTA. Asserting boundaries with a touch of sass

NTA – Calling out blame and advocating for accountability

NTA – Supportive sibling dealing with entitled sister and tired mother.

NTA: Older brother should be responsible, not you. Shouty but true.

NTA. Don’t take responsibility for your mom’s choices.

NTA. Shouting was rude, but you’re not her parent

NTA comment: Challenging toxic patterns with just the right approach

NTA. Time to spread your wings and fly!

Teens and their junk food habits

NTA. Setting boundaries with mom led to better understanding

Sibling rivalry: NTA. Mom’s favorite sister vs. middle child reality.

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this parenting story!

Parentification: Abuse, Anxiety, and Standing Your Ground!

NTA. Mom’s misplaced responsibility and double standards are sickening

“Not my circus, not my monkey.”

Sibling drama: NTA, sister needs attention but not your problem ‍♀️

NTA for prioritizing quality time over money.

NTA: Parentification is abuse. Does CPS definition apply to adults?

Mom gets a reality check and it’s well-deserved!

Not the a**hole. What happened? Tell us your story!

Sibling responsibility boundaries crossed, mother’s behavior criticized.

NTA. Sister’s bad parenting. Can’t control her. Frustrating situation

Escape the chaos! Move out and embrace your freedom

Moving out soon, love my mum but dad’s closer to college

‍ ‍ NTA, she’s pushing you into a strange husband role!

NTA: Six kids, not your responsibility

No a**hole here. A refreshing take on responsible parenting.

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about this parenting story!

Standing up to a bad parent and an entitled sibling

NTA, overdue and surprising restraint. Peacekeeping is commendable

Sibling parenting: NTA’s lasting damage vs. newfound appreciation

NTA. Calmly speaking up, justified reaction.

NTA: Questioning the decision to have too many kids ‍ ‍ and the consequences

Standing up to mom: the last resort for a deserved response

Multiple NTAs, something juicy is happening!

Sibling rivalry escalates as brother refuses to babysit sister.

NTA: Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with family.

Sibling rivalry at its finest. NTA stands their ground.

NTA. Mom needs to stop enabling, tiredness isn’t an excuse.

Mom’s misdirected blame: NTA, she should parent your sister herself

Sibling rivalry and misplaced responsibility ‍♀️

Dealing with a narcissistic parent? Join the support group!

NTA. She’s mad because she knows you’re right.

Where are your fathers in all that hot mess?

NTA. Enjoy the silent treatment.

Mom’s stress shouldn’t excuse her taking it out on you.

Don’t worry, you’re not the a**hole! Just clean up.

Sister’s cry for help, struggling with teenage girl’s challenges

Sister seeks attention from Mom, NTA understands the struggle

No excuse for being stressed at work. Not the a**hole.

NTA. Sister should be independent. Mom’s an a**hole for burdening you.

Mom and brother are wrong, but you’re not! NTA

NTA. Stand your ground and prioritize your own well-being

Parentification causing rifts in relationship. 0/5 Assholes.

Parents using kids as parents?

Sibling rivalry? Let your brother step up! NTA

NTA. Your mom got what she deserved for blaming you.