Having kids is never an easy job.

Using family members forchildcaremight seem like a no-brainer for many parents.

First, lets look at the potential positives.

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You already trust this person, and you already have a strong relationship.

If conflicts arise, issues from the past might resurface, which can damagerelationships.

Then, of course, theres the issue of payment.

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Not everyone agrees on whether or not family members should be compensated for babysitting.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation below, pandas.

How would you have responded if you were in this womans shoes?

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Text describing a refusal to babysit without prior agreement, questioning the expectation.

Text message expressing frustration over being volunteered as a babysitter without consent, with refusal to help.

Text conversation about a daughter refusing to babysit after parents volunteer her without asking.

Text about a daughter refusing to babysit after parents volunteer her without asking.

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Text exchange about parents volunteering daughter as babysitter, humorously questioning father’s babysitting skills.

Reddit comments about parents volunteering their daughter as a babysitter without asking her first.

Text exchange about a daughter refusing to babysit after parents volunteer her without asking.

Reddit discussion on babysitting refusal, with advice and plans to move out shared in comments.

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Reddit post discussing renting options and financial considerations.

Online discussion about babysitting and family planning decisions.

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Reddit post about a daughter refusing babysitting after parents volunteer her without consent; discussing rates and fairness.

Reddit thread about parental conflicts over babysitting duties, user responses displayed.

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Text exchange discussing daughter refusing babysitting after parents volunteer her.

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Reddit comments discussing a situation where parents volunteer their daughter as a babysitter, without her consent.

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Text describing a situation about a niece bothering someone at work, mentioning issues with a sister-in-law.

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Text discusses guilt-tripping a sibling into babysitting by implying lack of love for not spending Halloween with nieces and nephews.

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“I Flat Out Said No”: Family Drama Erupts When Man Promises Daughter Will Babysit

“I Flat Out Said No”: Family Drama Erupts When Man Promises Daughter Will Babysit

Text exchange discussing parents volunteering their daughter as a babysitter without her consent.

Reddit discussion on parents volunteering daughter as babysitter, two users sharing critical opinions.

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Reddit comment discussing parents volunteering their daughter as a babysitter without her consent.