A woman has sparked a heated debate on Reddit after she fired her sister-in-law from a babysitting job. The woman’s son had been left heartbroken after his aunt’s boyfriend broke his custom-made action figure of Odo from DS9. The mother had specifically asked her sister-in-law not to let the man around her son, but he had somehow managed to break the toy.
Despite her sister-in-law’s pleas for forgiveness and promises to never let her boyfriend come over again, the mother decided to fire her from the job. The sister-in-law relies on the babysitting job to make ends meet, but the mother’s decision has left her broke.
Redditors are divided over whether the mother was justified in her decision or if she was being too harsh.
SIL fired for letting toxic boyfriend near child.

Protective mother fires SIL over son’s disapproval of boyfriend

Protective mother defends son from toxic boyfriend’s verbal abuse.

Boundaries respected – Woman fires SIL over toxic boyfriend.

Boyfriend breaks kid’s toy; SIL gets fired. ♀️

Heartbreaking: Etsy seller shuts down, leaving child devastated without toy.

No more toxic influence around my kids ♀️

Firing family is tough, but toxic boyfriends are tougher

Firing SIL for toxic boyfriend?
A woman fired her sister-in-law from babysitting her son after the SIL’s boyfriend made fun of the child’s interests and broke his favorite toy. Despite the SIL’s promises to keep the boyfriend away, the woman decided to find a new babysitter. Did she do the right thing? Read on for the comments and reactions to this situation .
SIL violated clear boundaries, NTA for firing her from babysitting.

Protecting her child’s interests and DS9 bonding with her kids ❤️

NTA for firing SIL after she failed to protect your son from her toxic boyfriend

SIL violated clear boundaries by bringing toxic boyfriend home. NTA
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Setting boundaries as a parent #NTA

A kind offer to fix an Odo action figure amidst outrageous drama

Putting family first, even if it means tough decisions

Protecting your child from toxic people is always NTA ♀️

No second chances for SIL’s toxic boyfriend. NTA

Toxic boyfriend breaks child’s toy, SIL fired. NTA.

Support for firing SIL over toxic boyfriend

A heartfelt thank you to OP for choosing her son first ❤️

Setting boundaries and sticking to them.

Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important. NTA.

Standing up for what’s right

Woman fires SIL over toxic boyfriend, commenters agree NTA.

Toxic boyfriend causes family feud. SIL gets fired.

Putting your child first is never a**hole behavior.

No work, No boyfriend. Why was he there anyway?

Stand up for your family, NTA

Toxic boyfriend punishes child, SIL defends. NTA fires SIL

Supportive comment on prioritizing mental health and personal responsibility

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for firing SIL.

SIL disregards child’s safety, gets fired for toxic boyfriend. NTA

Putting your child’s well-being first
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Cutting toxic family ties like a boss

Standing up to a toxic BF and an untrustworthy SIL ♀️

Protecting her child from a toxic environment. NTA
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Standing up for what’s right, even if it’s family
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SIL’s boyfriend is a danger to the child, NTA for firing.

Standing up to toxic relationships

Setting work boundaries: NTA fires SIL’s toxic boyfriend

Toxic BF breaks toy, NTA fires SIL, justice served

Firing your SIL for disregarding your child’s safety. NTA
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Destroying a Star Trek figure? Not cool. NTA wins.

Setting boundaries is tough, but you did the right thing.

Valid concern voiced, trust broken. Find a better sitter.

Taking a stand against bullying, NTA stands up for son

Aunt’s toxic boyfriend leads to job loss and family drama

Respect the rules or lose the job. #NTA

Toxic boyfriend terrorizes family, SIL fired for enabling. #NTA

Jewelry repair store offers to fix sentimental toy for fellow Trekkie.

Breaking the Odo figurine? Definitely not forgivable! #NTA

Denying toxic people access to your life is reasonable ♀️

Setting boundaries with family’s toxic boyfriend. NTA. ❤️

Protecting her child from a toxic environment.

Sil’s betrayal led to firing: justified or too harsh?

Standing up against toxic relationships.

A helpful commenter suggests a plushie toy for OP’s son

Mystery broke the vase, son was not around

Nephew bullied, SIL brings BF to house. NTA for firing.

Setting boundaries and taking action. NTA

Putting your child first is always the right decision

Woman makes tough call on SIL’s toxic relationship

Fired SIL’s betrayal and her toxic bf’s actions deserved consequences.

Toxic boyfriend breaks toy, sister fired from babysitting. NTA

Avoiding military service with paperwork? Interesting cultural difference.

Setting boundaries with toxic people is necessary. #NTA

Ensure sister is safe from controlling, abusive boyfriend.

“NTA” fires back at toxic boyfriend – no regrets

Employer dismisses SIL over toxic boyfriend endangering her child. NTA

Setting boundaries with toxic people is crucial for self-care

Protecting her son from bullying: NTA, while SIL is selfish

No drama, no toxicity. Good job!
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Protecting her child: Woman fires SIL over toxic boyfriend
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Setting boundaries with toxic partners is necessary. #NTA

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary

Setting boundaries with toxic family members.

Stand up for yourself and your child. #RespectFirst

Clear hazard boyfriend: SIL puts him over your son. NTA.

Boundaries set, toxic boyfriend out – NTA strikes gold! ✨

Last Updated on April 13, 2023 by Chifundo