It also points to the general importance of a good support web connection and community.

Its also good for parents who, like most people out there, have jobs.

As this man indicates, the real issue is that there was no warning.

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Some folks simplydo not understandwhat they can and cant ask people to do.

Asking for babysitting is fine, demanding it regardless of circumstances is not.

Unfortunately, he doesnt provide an update, so we can only speculate.

Man and woman having a serious conversation on a couch, highlighting family dynamics and reality check.

Check out the results:

Text discussing a mother treating family as free babysitters, leading to a family conflict over childcare expectations.

Text saying someone is attending a wrestling show, their first in two years, and meeting a friend after the same period.

Mom in red dress, sitting on a couch, gently stroking a child’s hair, Christmas decor in the background.

Text message criticizing mom for treating family as free babysitters, highlighting misuse of “village” concept.

Young boy with clasped hands sitting on a gray sofa, highlighting family village dynamics.

Comment criticizing a mom for treating family as free babysitters with child.

Text from an online comment discussing family dynamics and babysitting responsibilities.

Comment critiques a mom for expecting free babysitting, stating it’s not their responsibility.

Comment about mom using family as babysitters and facing reality check.

Text comment on family dynamics and misuse of “village” for babysitting.

Text from a forum discussing a mom expecting family babysitting help, critique on responsibility.

Text discusses village parenting concept, mother’s entitlement, and a family reality check on childcare responsibilities.

Text comment discussing family dynamics and entitlement with a humorous tone.

Comment criticizing a mom for treating family as free babysitters, advising gratitude instead.

Text post discussing parenting, criticizing a mom who treats family as free babysitters in the name of “village” support.

Reddit comment criticizing a mom’s “village” approach to free babysitting.

Comment on a family member being used as a free babysitter and finding the need to set boundaries.

A comment discusses a mom expecting free babysitting from family, facing criticism for her childcare approach.

Text post about family not expecting free childcare, emphasizing responsibilities and mutual support.

Text post discussing family, entitlement, and contributing to a village by respecting boundaries.

Comment criticizing the idea of using family as free babysitters, emphasizing parental responsibility.

Screenshot of a comment about family babysitting dynamics and expectations.

Comment about being used as “village” babysitters, expressing refusal to comply.

Comment on parenting responsibility in a Reddit thread.

Text comment discussing boundaries and personal respect within a family or community setting.

Comment on free babysitting request, mentioning tact in rejecting family help.

Text discussion about family babysitting obligations and assertive communication.

“Reddit comment expressing criticism on using family as free babysitters.

Text discussing using family as babysitters and handling boundaries assertively.

Comment discussing empathy and response dynamics in family babysitting expectations.

Comment on using family as free babysitters, highlights having plans.

Text discussing a mom’s use of family for babysitting, emphasizing the importance of communication in the village approach.