Redditor Calls The Police After Their Widowed Brother Unannouncedly Dropps Off His Two Kids At Their Workplace
On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, Redditor u/throwawy36222 (OP) shared that he recently faced a tough situation with his single-dad brother and his two kids. The brother, influenced by his new girlfriend, stopped hiring babysitters, leaving the OP to handle childcare alongside a demanding job.
Things reached a breaking point when the brother dropped off the kids unannounced at the OP's workplace. Feeling unacceptable about what his brother did to his kids, the OP called the police, which led to unexpected consequences.
The brother was furious, blaming the OP for disrupting his plans, while the girlfriend accused the OP of neglect. Was the OP wrong? Scroll down to read the entire story!
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So now the OP is asking...
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OP's widowed brother stopped hiring babysitters at his new girlfriend's request, leaving the OP to often watch the children
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Although OP had told his brother he couldn't take a day off work to watch his children, he still dropped off his children unannounced, So OP called the police
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OP's brother angrily accused them of ruining his plans and getting him in trouble with the police
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That was child abandonment
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Commenter questions if the brother would financially support the OP if they lost their job
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The OP is not in the wrong
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The brother should prioritize his kids over his new girlfrien
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Cutting off communication with the brother is a wise choice
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Commenter advises the OP to distance themselves from the brother and his girlfriend
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"Your brother is deluded"
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What the brother's late wife would think of his actions
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The absence of paid babysitters is more about financial priorities than genuine care
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OP, you're not a jerk
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"Very sad situation for those kids"
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The brother abused their relationship and abandoned his children
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What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you believe the brother was justified in his actions, or do you side with the OP? Have you ever faced a similar family dynamic or unexpected childcare dilemma? Share your opinions and experiences below!
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