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OP, 17f, has an older sister, 18f, who often avoids responsibility and plays the victim. Despite her parents’ efforts to set boundaries, they often give in to her demands. The sister has three children, the first born when she was 14, and twins at 16. Initially, their parents offered to care for the first child, and when the sister wanted an abortion with the twins, they provided financial support, but she kept the babies. She frequently leaves her kids with others for days or weeks. Now pregnant again, she refuses to change her behavior despite health risks. OP declined to babysit the twins, as she doesn’t want to sacrifice her summer for her sister’s choices. This refusal angered her mom and sister, who accused her of being selfish and cruel, even involving their dad. Despite pressure, OP stands by her decision.
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1. OP refuses to babysit her sister’s children again after her sister’s reckless behavior led to hospitalization. Her family accuses her of selfishness.
2. OP, 17, describes her older sister, 18, as shirking responsibility, with parents inconsistent in setting boundaries, causing family tension.
3. OP’s sister had 3 kids by 16, with their parents initially offering to care for the first, and later giving money for an abortion, which wasn’t used.
4. OP’s sister, despite her history of neglecting her children, decided to keep another baby despite her high-risk pregnancy and irresponsible behavior.
5. OP’s sister’s reckless behavior landed her in the hospital again, leaving OP’s mom unable to watch the twins, prompting them to ask OP for help.
6. OP declined to watch the kids, unwilling to sacrifice her summer for her sister’s irresponsibility.
7. OP’s family is angry, accusing her of being cruel and selfish for refusing to watch the kids. Even her dad thinks she should help.
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8. It’s unfair for OP to be burdened with her sister’s responsibilities time and again.
9. OP’s decision is completely justified given her sister’s history of irresponsibility.
10. OP shouldn’t have to sacrifice her summer for her sister’s choices.
11. The sister should be held accountable for her actions, not OP.
12. It’s unreasonable for OP’s family to expect her to always bail out her sister.
13. OP’s refusal is a reasonable response to her sister’s repeated behavior.
14. OP explains all the babies’ daddies.
15. Being a minor doesn’t make OP responsible.
16. The sister needs to take responsibility for her own children instead of relying on others.
17. OP replies Redditor that the family was trying to deceive child protection.
18. OP’s family should respect her boundaries and decisions. OP is not at fault.
19. OP explains how much time is spent with the children by whom.
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