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Babysitting is one of those things that sound easy until youre actually doing it.
Her stepmom, however, had other plans for her.
No discussion, no compromise, just a royal decree.
But the OP, being a self-respecting teenager with actual plans, said nope, not today.
Surprise, surprise, the OP didnt, because, well, she said she wouldnt.
Her 22-year-old stepbrother was home the entire time, gaming away.
And dear old dad?
He had also left the house after both the OP and the stepmom.
The OP really had no idea the baby was being left behind.
After all, shes 16, of course shes going to choose hanging out with friends over babysitting.
If you know, you know.
She told us that parents often dont realize theyre engaging in parentification.
If they were aware of the weight they are placing on their children, they would likely stop.
We asked Paterson why some parents resort to parentification.
Sometimes, external factors like financial struggles can contribute.
We wanted to know what the most common effects are on kids who experience parentification.
We asked Paterson how parents can better balance responsibilities without putting too much on their kids.
Thats not teaching responsibility, thats just bad parenting.
Check out the results:
