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  1. The OP asks:
  2. OP's son frequently assists in caring for his younger half-sisters but recently got a job without informing them, leaving no one to watch the girls
  3. This led to conflicts as the son prioritized his own needs over caring for his younger siblings
  4. OP's daughters are uncomfortable with a babysitter
  5. The OP clarifies that they don't make their son babysit the girls, as he only stays with them voluntarily
  6. The son has his own life and is working to improve his future
  7. Commenter accuses the OP of being unreasonable
  8. He needs a job for personal growth and independence
  9. Caring for the younger siblings is the parents' responsibility and not the son's
  10. The son is not responsible for his siblings
  11. The OP should hire someone or adjust their schedule instead of relying on him as a provider for the younger siblings
  12. The OP's son is not obligated to provide childcare
  13. "Get a babysitter"
  14. The OP chose to have children and should take care of them
  15. "How rude it is to expect free childcare from your teenager"

Mom Gets Upset After Son Takes Job Without Informing Her, Leaving Him Unavailable To Babysit His Two Sisters For Free

Having a family by your side, giving you support and love, is truly great. But, let's be real, it also brings its fair share of challenges, annoyances, and things you have to give up.
In this family story, things get tricky when the Redditor's son finds a job without giving a heads-up to the family. She shared that the son stays with her and her husband, and he frequently helps her take care of her little daughters voluntarily. However, suddenly, the son shared that he couldn't do that as he had to work, leaving no one to watch her daughters. Moreover, she couldn't hire a babysitter because the girls didn't like it.
The OP and her husband got upset. They accused their son of being selfish and having no respect for them. When the OP shared her story on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, the online community criticized her and her husband for being jerks. What do you think? Keep reading for the entire story!
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The OP asks:

Mom Gets Upset After Son Takes Job Without Informing Her Source: throwawayjob49
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OP's son frequently assists in caring for his younger half-sisters but recently got a job without informing them, leaving no one to watch the girls

OP's son frequently assists in caring for his younger half-sisters but recently got a job without informing them Source: throwawayjob49
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This led to conflicts as the son prioritized his own needs over caring for his younger siblings

This led to conflicts as the son prioritized his own needs over caring for his younger siblings Source: throwawayjob49
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OP's daughters are uncomfortable with a babysitter

OP's daughters are uncomfortable with a babysitter Source: throwawayjob49
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The OP clarifies that they don't make their son babysit the girls, as he only stays with them voluntarily

The OP clarifies that they don't make their son babysit the girls, as he only stays with them voluntarily Source: throwawayjob49
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The son has his own life and is working to improve his future

The son has his own life and is working to improve his future Source: Solid_Quote9133
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Commenter accuses the OP of being unreasonable

Commenter accuses the OP of being unreasonable Source: patticakes16
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He needs a job for personal growth and independence

He needs a job for personal growth and independence Source: Anxious_Apricot_8885
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Caring for the younger siblings is the parents' responsibility and not the son's

Caring for the younger siblings is the parents' responsibility and not the son's Source: Huntokar_Goddess
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The son is not responsible for his siblings

The son is not responsible for his siblings Source: MizStazya
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The OP should hire someone or adjust their schedule instead of relying on him as a provider for the younger siblings

The OP should hire someone or adjust their schedule instead of relying on him as a provider for the younger siblings Source: Portie_lover
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The OP's son is not obligated to provide childcare

The OP's son is not obligated to provide childcare Source: SageAndRage
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"Get a babysitter"

"Get a babysitter" Source: Reddit User
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The OP chose to have children and should take care of them

The OP chose to have children and should take care of them Source: Reddit User
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"How rude it is to expect free childcare from your teenager"

"How rude it is to expect free childcare from your teenager" Source: StLgogo
Have you ever faced a situation where family expectations clashed with personal goals? What are your thoughts on the dynamics of responsibilities within a family, especially when it comes to older siblings?
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