🚨 Family drama alert! 🚨 Meet our protagonist, a 29-year-old guy who's been the designated babysitter for his little cousins since forever. 👶 He never minded until his cousin Amy started taking advantage of his kindness. 😠 Now he's caught between a rock and a hard place - attend family gatherings and be forced to watch the kiddos or skip out and face the wrath of his fam. 😱 Buckle up, because this story is about to get wild! 🎢
Man Skips Family Events to Avoid 'Default Babysitter' Duty - Relatives EXPLODE! 🤯
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Family Feud: Babysitting Blues Edition
Our poor protagonist has been avoiding family gatherings like the plague just to escape being the designated babysitter for his entitled cousin's kids. When his mom finally confronted him about his absence, he spilled the beans. But instead of keeping it on the DL, Mom went full diplomat mode and stirred up a family feud. Now the whole family is blowing up his phone, calling him selfish, and accusing him of hating the kids. The internet is about to weigh in on this juicy drama, so grab your popcorn! Let's see what they have to say about this babysitting blues situation.
NTA. Family outraged at man for refusing babysitting duty.
ParsimoniousSalad | ParsimoniousSalad
NTA sets boundaries, family wants default babysitter. Stick to it! 👍
_A-Q | _A-Q
Standing up against family's entitlement to free childcare 👏
CauliflowerTall1985 | CauliflowerTall1985
Man refuses default babysitter duty, faces family backlash. NTA.
OverRice2524 | OverRice2524
Family sees him as free babysitter and not family. NTA 😎
perfectpomelo3 | perfectpomelo3
Cousin's entitlement makes family explode, but OP avoids babysitting duty. NTA 👍
Chaos-in-a-CookieJar | Chaos-in-a-CookieJar
NTA commenter defends skipping family events for 'babysitter' duty
SomeRazzmatazz339 | SomeRazzmatazz339
Stop assuming family members are free babysitters. NTA. 💯
Rich-398 | Rich-398
Don't let them take advantage of you! NTA 💪
gromitrules | gromitrules
Sassy NTA comment suggests creative solution for family's entitlement 🤪
ProfPlumDidIt | ProfPlumDidIt
Avoiding babysitter duty causes family explosion, comment defends OP. 🙌
Heraonolympia123 | Heraonolympia123
Deserve to enjoy events without being the family nanny 🚫
Wonderful-Lie-650 | Wonderful-Lie-650
Don't let them guilt trip you, stand your ground! 💪
Dangerous-Emu-7924 | Dangerous-Emu-7924
NTA, refuse childcare. Amy's the problem, not you 🙌
PsiBlaze | PsiBlaze
NTA and the comment suggests a clever comeback for critics 😊
Innerouterself2 | Innerouterself2
Polish your spine and stand up to pushy relatives. NTA 💪
corgihuntress | corgihuntress
NTA, but grow a spine. Can't say no at 30? 🤨
Nova_Lurker | Nova_Lurker
Family dynamics are tough, but standing up for yourself is key 🤝
swillshop | swillshop
NTA for refusing to be the 'default babysitter' 👏
[deleted] | [deleted]
NTA suggests other relatives take turn watching kiddos. 👍
nikkesen | nikkesen
Teenage rebellion still works. NTA, blow things up instead. 🤮
[deleted] | [deleted]
👏 Agreed! Parents should take care of their own kids. 👍
treehousebadnap | treehousebadnap
NTA and family needs to respect your boundaries. 👍
mamaleo29 | mamaleo29
NTA for setting boundaries with family who pawn off kids. 👏
ell0lle | ell0lle
Setting boundaries with family is important. 👍
Clean_Cricket4106 | Clean_Cricket4106
NTA skips babysitting duty, relatives explode 😬
needofanap | needofanap
NTA. It's Amy's responsibility to tend to her kids at gatherings. 👍
BasicMycologist7118 | BasicMycologist7118
NTA for refusing to be a default babysitter. 🙅♂️
BeeesInTheTrap | BeeesInTheTrap
No reason to be the default babysitter. NTA 👍
diminishingpatience | diminishingpatience
Avoid babysitting duty at family gatherings with humor and boundaries 👍
NotThisAgain234 | NotThisAgain234
NTA stands up for themselves, suggests others babysit 🙌
Ok_Homework8692 | Ok_Homework8692
Take responsibility for your kids, cousin Amy! NTA. 💪🏻
WeirdKittyGirl | WeirdKittyGirl
Family prioritizes babysitting over spending time with loved one. 😡
WifeofBath1984 | WifeofBath1984
NTA skips family events to avoid babysitting, keep skipping 🙌
slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad
Not the a**hole for refusing to be a babysitter 👍
goddessofspite | goddessofspite
Take a stand and let the parents handle their own kids! 🙅♂️ #NTA
PinkPrincess61 | PinkPrincess61
Family expects free childcare, calls person selfish for declining. NTA 👍
Dizzy_Emotion7381 | Dizzy_Emotion7381
Cousin's entitlement is unbelievable! Kids are not accessories! NTA 👏
Itsjulybitchhh | Itsjulybitchhh
Choosing child-free doesn't mean default babysitter. 👏
[deleted] | [deleted]
Skipping family events to avoid babysitting? NTA and savage!
uniquegayle | uniquegayle
Politely decline babysitting and walk away. NTA.
Vigstrkr | Vigstrkr
Dodging family events with work excuse - genius or rude? 🤔
formerlyfromwisco | formerlyfromwisco
NTA! Having kids doesn't make others their free babysitters. 🚫
alijay615 | alijay615
Stand your ground! Don't let them alienate you from family. 💪
alicat777777 | alicat777777
Skipping family events to avoid babysitting? NTA, set boundaries. 👍
SchminksMcGee | SchminksMcGee
NTA: Family servant or member? Dumping kids on you is unfair.
the_RSM | the_RSM
Take charge of your life! NTA. 💪
beminlv | beminlv
Not the a**hole for setting boundaries with entitled family members 😎
Algebralovr | Algebralovr
Don't be a doormat for family. NTA for saying no. 👍
Maximum-Swan-1009 | Maximum-Swan-1009
Don't let entitled relatives guilt you into free babysitting! 👍
No_Stage_6158 | No_Stage_6158
NTA asserts boundaries on babysitting, sparks agreement.
AceofGrayEmotion | AceofGrayEmotion
NTA stands up for parents and calls out entitlement. 💪
ThanosWifeAkima-4848 | ThanosWifeAkima-4848
NTA suggests turning the tables on relatives who expect babysitting.
nopenothappening99 | nopenothappening99
Skipping family events to avoid babysitting? NTA, but attend!
Z-altacct | Z-altacct
No babysitting duty. And petty revenge is best served gossip-y 👀
Top_Bluejay_5323 | Top_Bluejay_5323
NTA, put your foot down and enjoy mingling with adults 😊
KirbyDingo | KirbyDingo
Skip babysitting, attend event, talk to adults. NTA 👍
TalkingCapibara | TalkingCapibara
Setting boundaries with family members who expect free childcare. NTA!
Substantial-Bee122 | Substantial-Bee122
Supportive comment - setting boundaries with entitled family members. 👏
buttamilkbizkits | buttamilkbizkits
Set boundaries and charge for babysitting, NTA wins this round 💰
blodskaal | blodskaal
NTA for not wanting to be the 'default babysitter' 👏
evilcj925 | evilcj925
Empowering advice: 'No is a full sentence.' 💪
No_Guarantee_6756 | No_Guarantee_6756
Don't let family guilt-trip you into babysitting duties! 👍
ILikeLamas678 | ILikeLamas678
How to avoid being the default babysitter 😉
Sawfish1212 | Sawfish1212
Assertive response to family's babysitting demands. NTA! 💯
pandora840 | pandora840
Setting boundaries with family can be tough 😩
LegitimateTeacher355 | LegitimateTeacher355
Setting boundaries with family members who take advantage 👍
PanamaViejo | PanamaViejo
Set boundaries and love yourself 👍. Don't let them bully you 💪.
shinebeat | shinebeat
The burden of 'default babysitters' in families 😔
tototostoi | tototostoi
NTA stands up for themselves against entitled family member 👏
oh_fuck_its_salem | oh_fuck_its_salem
NTA takes a stand against family's babysitting expectations. 💪
JayEll1969 | JayEll1969
Take a stand! 💪 Let your family know you're not a nanny 🙅
AmbitionEven884 | AmbitionEven884
