Buckle up for a wild ride of family drama, folks! We’ve got two pregnant sisters-in-law, a curious and snarky 9-year-old niece, and a last-minute babysitting request that’s causing quite the stir! Our protagonist, the ever-patient Auntie, finds herself caught between her own important appointment and her sister-in-law’s plea to watch their daughter. Will Auntie cave in and subject her attorney to the niece’s nosy questions, or will she stand her ground? Let’s dive into this juicy tale of family dynamics, boundary-setting, and the age-old debate of “but Mom and Dad do it!”
Two Pregnant Sisters-in-Law, One Dilemma!
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Meet the Curious Niece: Sweet, Smart, and a Little Snarky!
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“Auntie, Why is Your Tree Still Up?” – Nosy Niece Strikes Again!
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Overheard Bill Payment Leads to Awkward Questions!
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Nosy Niece Wants to Know All About Auntie’s Late Bill!
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Old-Fashioned Auntie vs. Modern Parenting!
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Busted! Niece Caught Watching Forbidden YouTube!
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“But Mom and Dad Do It!” – The Age-Old Argument!
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⏰ Last-Minute Babysitting Request Causes Conflict!
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⚖️ Auntie’s Important Appointment vs. Babysitting Duty!
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Why Not Let Niece See the Ultrasound? Auntie’s Brilliant Idea!
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♀️ Mom Doesn’t Want Snarky Daughter in Ultrasound Room!
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♀️ AITA for Refusing to Subject My Attorney to Snarky Niece?
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Edit: Auntie Always Answers Niece’s Questions! ️
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Explaining Late Bills and Budgeting to Curious Niece!
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Parents Explain YouTube Restrictions, But Niece Disagrees!
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Family Drama Alert: Pregnant Auntie vs. Snarky Niece!
Well, well, well… looks like our pregnant protagonist is in quite the pickle! Her sister-in-law wants her to babysit their curious and sometimes snarky 9-year-old daughter during an important attorney appointment. Auntie suggests letting the girl join the ultrasound appointment instead, but Mom’s not having it! ♀️ Apparently, the little miss is known for her interruptions and nosy questions. Auntie always patiently answers, even when the kid’s caught red-handed watching forbidden YouTube videos! But now, Auntie’s putting her foot down. If the parents don’t want to deal with their daughter’s behavior, why should she? ♀️ It’s a classic case of family drama, boundary-setting, and the eternal struggle of raising a curious child in a world full of rules! So, what does the internet think? Is Auntie an a-hole for refusing to take her niece to the appointment? Let’s see what the masses have to say! ️
Prior engagement, not your responsibility. They’re taking advantage. NTA

Setting boundaries with niece and correcting her behavior. NTA.

Confused commenter supports woman’s decision to not babysit niece
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Set boundaries with niece during babysitting. NTA.

Set boundaries and say no. NTA for prioritizing your appointment

Setting boundaries with family is important for mental health

Choosing not to babysit niece due to poor parenting skills

NTA commenter suggests treating opinionated child like an adult

Curious commenter wonders about babysitter’s inconsistency

Is this a justified reason to not babysit?

Just say no! NTA for not wanting to babysit.

Free childcare unappreciated? Take a break!

NTA, implement “My house, My rules” policy. Correct child’s behavior.

NTA. Good for you for setting boundaries with entitled SIL.

Teach kids about privacy early on

Putting yourself first doesn’t make you an a**hole. ♀️

Pregnant woman declines niece’s babysitting request, NTA wins.

Kid needs to mind her own business

NTA. Don’t let them guilt-trip you into being a free babysitter

Pregnant woman declines to babysit niece, NTA. Family guilt trips.

Mom prefers niece to be snarky with lawyer than doctor
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User criticizes subreddit for calling people a**holes in stories.

Pregnant woman says NTA for refusing to babysit disrespectful niece

Setting boundaries is NTA, but answering inappropriate questions is YTA

Setting boundaries is important. NTA, you owe no explanation.

Mother shares experience with entitled nephew, supports OP’s decision.

NTA and a potential future problem child?

Polite NTA comment suggests shorter ultrasound & avoiding explanations politely.

Setting boundaries can be tough, but NTA for saying no

Teach the kid manners and set boundaries, don’t babysit.

NTA for refusing to babysit niece. Boundaries are important

Setting boundaries with family during pregnancy.

NTA, setting boundaries and standing up for yourself

Don’t bring kids to appointments if you don’t have to ♀️
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SIL calls niece ‘nosy and rude’, gets taste of own medicine

Don’t let them pawn off their snarky daughter on you! NTA

Legal appointment: Niece’s snarky comments are not welcome
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Don’t let them use and abuse your good nature

Good manners are the grease that keeps society running smoothly

NTA. Why do what the parents won’t?

Boundaries are important. NTA for standing up for yourself ♀️

Respect boundaries and parenting. NTA comment wins.
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NTA for not babysitting niece, and couple may not be ready for second child

Don’t sacrifice boundaries for feelings Teach the kid manners now

Celebrate Russian Orthodox Christmas and teach Nosy Nora manners!

Being old-fashioned doesn’t make you an a**hole, but manners matter. NAH

You may be the a**hole for not setting boundaries

“No” is a complete sentence

Community effort or parents’ responsibility? Let’s discuss

NTA defends woman’s decision to refuse babysitting snarky niece.

Fair point, they can take their own daughter to appointments

No sympathy for sister’s lack of planning

Discipline or dismiss? The great babysitting debate

Parents should take responsibility for daughter’s behavior.

NTA. No need to explain, they should parent their child

Is Reddit the new parenting sub?

Sil’s hypocrisy called out, NTA for refusing to babysit
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Sister-in-law’s problem, let her deal with it. NTA

Not responsible for niece, but address know-it-all behavior

Setting boundaries politely and firmly can save you trouble later
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SIL needs to find someone else ♀️

NTA refuses to babysit niece for double standards.

Set boundaries and prioritize your own appointments.

Parents should take their kid to appointments instead of burdening others

Family isn’t built-in babysitters, NTA. Sister-in-law was selfish

NTA and how to handle rude behavior with a smile

Setting boundaries with family and prioritizing your own responsibilities.

NTA refuses to babysit niece for a questionable reason

NTA for refusing to babysit entitled niece

Parent expresses frustration with entitled parents who refuse to discipline.
