Youngest Sister Snaps: ‘Shouldn’t Have Had 3 Kids if You Couldn’t Treat Us Equally! ‘

It’s not uncommon for siblings to feel like their parents have favorites, but what happens when one sister finally reaches her boiling point? Meet our protagonist, the youngest of three sisters, who feels like she’s always been treated differently from her older siblings. Her sisters got to do cool activities, had cars bought for them, and even received help with rent during college. Meanwhile, our protagonist has been financially independent since she was 17. But when her mom starts pressuring her to quit grad school to help with her sisters’ kids, she can’t hold back any longer.

The Youngest Sister’s Struggles

Sisters’ Bond Leaves Her Out

Cool Activities for the Older Sisters

Parents Check Out

Cars for the Sisters, None for Her

Fending for Herself at 17

Parents Help Sisters, Not Her

Supporting Herself Since 17

Mom Wants Her to Quit School

Sister’s Success Ignites Comparison

The Breaking Point

Mom’s Defense: Raising 3 Kids is Hard

Mom Hangs Up, Silence Follows

Feeling Guilty?

Youngest Sister’s Explosive Confrontation

Our protagonist, the youngest sister, has had enough of being treated differently and finally snaps during a phone call with her mom. She points out the financial disparities between her and her sisters, and how she’s had to support herself since she was 17. When her mom complains about the difficulty of raising three kids, our fed-up protagonist retorts that maybe they shouldn’t have had three kids if they couldn’t treat them all equally. The call ends with her mom hanging up, and now our protagonist is left wondering if she went too far. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this explosive confrontation…

NTA. ‘Food and shelter’ isn’t even the bare minimum for a decent parent. Your mother heard exactly what she deserved to hear, more than, because you’re not at all wrong.

NTA comment and replies: Family sucks, mom was mean.

NTA. Unfair treatment by parents, siblings also suffer consequences.

NTA. Blatant favoritism is unacceptable. OP deserves better.

OP’s sisters were the golden children, she was the scapegoat. NTA

NTA. Support for OP’s decision to stand up for themselves.

NTA. Sympathies. You sound really mature. Mad respect, sister!

Sibling drama unfolds over unequal childcare responsibilities. NTA wins.

Commenter agrees with NTA and questions sister’s entitlement.

Cutting off toxic family: NTA and commenters agree

Mother’s favoritism hurts, commenter empathizes with youngest sister.

NTA. Family favoritism can be damaging and toxic. Follow your dreams!

NTA, parents owe basic needs, favoritism or laziness? Go minimum contact.

NTA calls out entitled sister’s unfair demands for childcare.

Mom suggests dropping studies to babysit sister’s kids, NTA stands up

Navigating parent-favoritism math is hard . Keep living for your own happiness. NTA

Breaking the cycle: NTA stands up for herself and her future

Youngest sister stands up to unequal treatment from mother.

NTA. Drop your toxic family and focus on your future

NTA: Commenters empathize with OP’s toxic family dynamic

Sisters should flip a coin to babysit. Slowly separate yourself.

NTA commenter advises to cut off toxic parents.

Internship flashbacks? NTA for not letting them die

Cutting ties with toxic family members is sometimes necessary

NTA! Empathetic comment on mother’s selfishness.

NTA. You don’t owe your neglectful parents anything.

Empowering comment: NTA, your life is yours

NTA. Short and sweet, but gets the point across.

Growing up in a large family can be tough

Sibling rivalry and parental favoritism sparks heated debate.

Sibling banter at its finest, with a Hamilton twist

Doubts raised on the credibility of the original post.

Grandparents favoring cousins with a house and allowance.

Sibling rivalry? This commenter thinks the youngest sister is NTA

Struggling with 4 siblings, parents can’t afford or parent

NTA stands firm on truth bomb, sibling rivalry ensues.

Reddit offers support for those with narcissistic parents.

Mom wants her to quit school? How is she the a**hole?

List all the times they favored your sisters. Don’t quit!

Be the cool aunt, not the babysitter. NTA

Encouraging words for OP to seek therapy and cut off toxicity.

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s experience of parental favoritism.

Sibling favoritism and laziness discussed. Encouragement to stay in school.

Cinderella reference sparks agreement with NTA judgement

Equal treatment is important in families. NTA for feeling upset.

NTA stands up to entitled sister’s outrageous demands

Youngest sister stands up to parents’ unequal treatment.

Encouraging reply to a heartbreaking comment.

Sibling Rivalry? Youngest sister defends her future in child-rearing.

Empathetic response to mistreatment by family.

Empathetic reply encourages OP to prioritize their own well-being.

Sibling solidarity! NTA gets support for standing up to favoritism.

NTA stands up for herself and sets boundaries with family.

Cutting off toxic family members? NTA, do what’s best for you!

Empowering response to family favoritism. Keep striving for independence!

Commenter sympathizes with youngest sister’s family situation.

Don’t let family issues affect your education. NTA!

NTA comment: Don’t feel guilty for standing up to your mother

NTA suggests avoiding living with unequal sister and setting boundaries.

Commenter relates to OP’s experience, offers support and hope.

Cutting toxic family ties. NTA.

Encouraging response to a sister’s dilemma.

Don’t give in to shitty parents. You’re NTA

NTA calls out unfair treatment of siblings, sparks agreement.