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  1. The headline:
  2. Here the story goes.
  3. OP hates taking care of kids. He's also not interested in having a sibling relationship with someone young enough to be his son.
  4. OP made it clear in a (maybe) harsh way that he didn't want to watch his brother.
  5. Some think that OP is NTA and that he did a good job of knowing his boundaries and sticking to them.
  6. These Redditors think that OP is NTA but a bit too harsh.
  7. Some strongly believe that OP is YTA.
  8. These Reddit users tell OP not to expect any help from his family in the future.

Grown Man Refuses To Babysit His Little Brother, Who Is Young Enough To Be His Son

The intricate interplay of family dynamics often introduces unexpected scenarios that beckon reflection. In a recent post, a Redditor found himself at a crossroads when his parents, both in their forties, grappled with balancing work and childcare for their newly arrived baby. They decided to reach out to their grown son, who maintains a full-time job, to ask for help babysitting his 9-month-old sibling. However, he took a stand and firmly declined, even hanging up the phone. His reason? He wasn't comfortable taking on the responsibility, particularly given the significant age gap between him and the infant.

This story raises interesting questions about family roles, personal choices, and the line between helping and setting boundaries. Scroll down to dive deeper into this modern family dilemma and see how people reacted to this situation.

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The headline:

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Here the story goes.

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OP hates taking care of kids. He's also not interested in having a sibling relationship with someone young enough to be his son.

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OP made it clear in a (maybe) harsh way that he didn't want to watch his brother.

Let's head into the comments section and find out what other Redditors have to say regarding the OP's story.

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Some think that OP is NTA and that he did a good job of knowing his boundaries and sticking to them.

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These Redditors think that OP is NTA but a bit too harsh.

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Some strongly believe that OP is YTA.

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These Reddit users tell OP not to expect any help from his family in the future.

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