I have to admit, I havent heard of that one before, but apparently, it works well.
Ifco-parentingwas a sport, shed probably have a trophy.
Instead, her sis called her a deadbeat mom in some private chats that the OP accidentally stumbled upon.
Turns out, losing her babysitter meant potentially losing her new job.
Of course, thefamilygroup chat started lighting up, and everyone was calling the OP the bad guy.
But is she, though?
Calling someone a deadbeat mom because they figured out a parenting system that works for them?
Thats like shaming someone for being onvacationwhile youre stuck at work.
Jealousy can make people say some wild stuff, cant it?
But heres the thing: jealousy doesnt give you a free pass to treat people badly.
Instead of tearing others down, wouldnt it be better to focus on improving your own situation?
Seriously, why do moms get judged for every single thing?
Its usually rooted in insecurity, frustration, or jealousy.
Because jealousy is a sneaky little relationship saboteur, isnt it?
The first rule of dealing withungrateful people?
Stop bending over backward for someone who doesnt appreciate it.
Establish boundaries, whether its saying no to constant favors or refusing to tolerate disrespect.
Finally, learn to let go.
At the end of the day, gratitude and respect arent optionaltheyre the bare minimum in any relationship.
If her sister cant manage that, its not OPs job to swoop in and save the day.
Sometimes, tough love is the best love.
This scenario highlights the challenges faced when siblings look to each other for babysitting duties.
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