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Nobody wants their entire life to revolve around being an unpaidbabysitter.

But its another thing entirely if youve become a substitute guardian, cleaning up every mess.

Redditor u/ParaKidszolopened upon the AITAH subreddit about a tense situation at home.

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That being said, there need to be healthy boundaries here, too.

Occasional misbehavior is part of being a kid.

In short,good parentslook for a way to balance love with discipline.

A young person with a thoughtful expression, sitting at a dinner table with pizza and drinks, using a fork.

They have to actually follow through with consequences if their children constantly misbehave and ignore any and all rules.

Not so with other parenting styles.

For instance, authoritarian households prioritize strictness and discipline above warmth and care.

Text discussing moving in with grandparents after parents announce another pregnancy.

These parents children either rebel or grow up anxious and lacking initiative.

For them, their kids are more their friends than actual children who need guidance.

Whats more, theyre often unprepared for adulthood because they havent experienced a lot of rejection or failure.

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Lastly, uninvolved parents are exactly thatuninvolved.

In short, they pay barely any attention to their children.

There are little to no rules at home.

Text describing a family situation about sibling care stress, highlighting a frustrated perspective on babysitting duties.

Theres also a lack of a nurturing environment.

They might be resilient and self-sufficient, but they may have problems developing and maintaining social relationships.

Meanwhile, their self-esteem can suffer, too.

Teen using phone on a couch, contemplating moving in with grandparents after pregnancy news.

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