Woman Accidentally Fat-Shames SIL, Bans Her from Babysitting

Imagine leaving your child with a trusted family member, only to have your worst nightmare unfold. A 29-year-old mother experienced just that when she left her son with her mother-in-law for an anniversary dinner. When she discovered her son had been left with her sister-in-law instead, her panic turned into a heated confrontation that left her questioning her actions.

Meet the Family

The Son’s Struggle

Daddy Dan

The Obese SIL

Anniversary Dinner Plan

The Unwanted Babysitter

The Fear Sets In

Son Gone Missing

The Desperate Search

A Mother’s Relief

The Dog Incident

The Confrontation

The Accusation

Husband’s Reaction

SIL’s Response

Was She Wrong or Just Protective?

After finding her son in a terrifying situation, this mother lashed out at her sister-in-law, accusing her of negligence. But was she too harsh, or simply trying to protect her child? As the confrontation escalated, the sister-in-law accused her of fat-shaming and denying access to her favorite child. Was this mom in the wrong, or just doing what any concerned parent would do? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this intense family drama…

NTA for banning SIL from babysitting after losing child. No fat-shaming.

Commenter defends OP’s fat-shaming of SIL for neglecting child.

Protecting the child is more important than avoiding offense

Negligence, not weight, caused danger to child. MIL at fault too.

NTA for accidentally fat-shaming SIL, but she feels embarrassed and defensive

Commenter expresses concern for child safety, questions SIL’s ability to babysit.

Protecting your child comes first, regardless of the babysitter’s preference

Commenter defends NTA’s decision, clarifies autism diagnosis and spectrum.

Deflecting blame? NTA bans SIL from babysitting after endangerment incident

Commenter defends OP’s decision to ban SIL from babysitting.

Support for not fat-shaming, but concern over trust with child.

Red flag raised as commenter supports NTA’s valid concerns

NTA for banning SIL from babysitting after neglecting child

NTA for banning SIL from babysitting after endangering son

Encouraging NTA comment calls out overweight SIL’s inability to babysit

Commenter implies mother is a bad parent with humorous tone.

Engaging discussion on SIL’s supervision abilities and possible guilt.

NTA for calling out behavior, but fat-shaming is never okay.

NTA. SIL’s obesity is a factor in her inability to babysit

NTA saves child, MIL and SIL need to communicate better

NTA shares experience of MIL’s weight-related accident while babysitting.

Commenter defends banning SIL from babysitting after fat-shaming comment.

Trust is earned, not given.

MIL’s actions are the real problem. Ground rules needed. NTA

Commenter defends OP’s decision to ban SIL from babysitting.

Parent defends accidental fat-shaming of SIL, questions child supervision.

Setting boundaries with MIL after trust was broken

Mother defends decision to ban SIL from babysitting after negligence.

Setting boundaries with family, but with a Star Wars twist

Mother defends decision to ban SIL from babysitting due to safety concerns

Commenter questions parenting skills, implies favoritism

Commenter defends fat-shaming SIL, sparks controversy

Commenter supports OP’s decision and criticizes negligent SIL.

Comment accuses SIL of laziness and sparks controversy

Spouse support crucial after SIL’s negligence almost kills child

NTA. SIL lost your child, set clear rules for safety.

Mother defends fat-shaming SIL after child’s safety was endangered

NTA for banning SIL from babysitting after accidental fat-shaming

Commenter defends fat-shaming, calls out SIL’s health problem. NTA.

Support for NTA’s reaction to fat-shaming incident

Commenter defends OP’s decision to ban SIL from babysitting.

Commenter supports OP’s actions, calls out SIL’s behavior.

Commenter defends fat-shaming SIL, calls for low contact with MIL.

Setting boundaries and avoiding fat-shaming accusations. NTA

Commenter’s mix-up adds humor to tense article

Agreeing with the commenter and calling out MIL’s behavior

Setting boundaries with family is necessary for healthy relationships

Defending against fat-shaming accusations, NTA bans SIL from babysitting

NTA commenter defends SIL ban from babysitting due to negligence

Commenter defends NTA’s fat-shaming, no replies.

Complimenting the OP’s parenting skills

Parenting is not a guessing game . NTA made the right call.

Heartbreaking story of a parent’s reaction to a child’s danger

Commenter supports OP’s decision to ban SIL from babysitting.

Supportive comment, expressing concern for traumatized child.

MIL’s sneaky move backfires, SIL banned from babysitting

NTA says SIL can’t babysit, but is there more to it?

Obese commenter defends OP’s decision with honesty and self-awareness

Negligent babysitter receives justified blame for child’s safety incident

Commenter questions parenting, sparks debate on child supervision.

NTA asserts babysitting is an action!

Short and sweet: commenter fully supports the decision made.

Clear judgement and defense, no fat-shaming involved. NTA

Blunt truth or fat shaming? NTA defends revoking babysitting privileges

Setting boundaries with family – NTA handled it well

Consider alternative childcare to avoid future family drama

Supportive comment defends OP’s decision to ban SIL from babysitting