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My Brother Thinks I’m Free Babysitter To His 3 Kids, Constantly Ruins My Plans. Here’s What I Did

Published on December 11, 2023

After her brother abandoned their three children on her porch, a distraught 23-year-old mother reported him to the authorities.

It was the sister who was held responsible for the brother’s downfall and the many problems he encountered.

On Reddit, a 23-year-old lady revealed how her brother encouraged her to pursue an unconventional path.

One child is five years old, and the woman mentioned that her brother, who is twenty-seven years old, had twins who are three years old. But he never checked with his sister to make sure she was available to be a babysitter; he just assumed she would.

The 23-year-old detailed the several occasions on which her brother routinely ignored her and made her watch her niece and nephew.

She was determined not to back down the second time her brother performed the same ruse.

The brother did not believe his sister was capable of carrying out her threat to contact the authorities.

Why Did She Call the Police on Her Brother?

The 23-year-old was en route to her friend’s house when her brother called to inform her that he and his wife had plans and would be dropping off the kids.

According to her sister, she had already made arrangements with friends and was not at home. “He just laughed and said sucks for you, then your plans are canceled,” she revealed.

The fact that her brother had zero regard for her schedule or intentions surprised her to her core. But she continued to say that she had a lot on her plate and couldn’t babysit. Yet her brother similarly refused to give an inch.

He promised to leave the kids at her door and that she would be responsible for their safety.

When her brother asked why she couldn’t babysit, the sister threatened to contact the authorities.

Her brother ignored her, and she just had to wait a few minutes for her doorbell to notify her that her niece and nephew were standing outside.

She began to freak out right away. They were able to get their friend’s OK to turn around, and they let her know they would be running late.

She phoned the cops on her way home and showed up not long after they did.

The 23-year-old went to the police and told them what had transpired, even providing their number to her brother.

Authorities attempted to contact him via phone, but he remained unresponsive.

Despite the authorities requesting that her sister monitor the children until her brother could be found, the sister still refused.

Consequently, the kids were taken in by Child Protective Services. My niece and nephews will be well taken care of, the aunt reassured them.

The young woman carried out her intentions and stayed the night at a friend’s house.

Around 4:00 in the morning, her brother contacted her to inquire about the whereabouts of their children; she informed him that they were in the care of Child Protective Services.

Immediately, her brother began to yell at her, but she interrupted by bringing up their earlier discussion and adding that he was to blame for the situation’s escalation.

It became clear that the situation was more dire than first thought.

The children were taken away from her brother and his wife, who were also facing three counts of endangering a child.

Her niece and nephews have now urged the 23-year-old to step into the role of legal guardian.

She consented to house them, but she kept the news from anybody other than her closest friends. But her brother found out that her children were with her, and they’d been contacting her via social media and calling her frequently, accusing her of ruining their family.

When she decided to contact the police, how did her family members respond?

As time went by, the 23-year-old began to feel terrible about what had happened.

Except for her grandpa, no one in her family approved of her decision; instead, they held her responsible for the unwarranted dissolution of her family unit.

Although she could have “sucked it up” if her brother would have taken her seriously, the sister was determined to get him to listen to her.

She felt the need to emphasize how much she enjoyed babysitting her brother’s children.

However, in order for their agreement to be valid, her brother needed to beg for her assistance at least 24 hours before she could aid.

All she wanted was for her brother to be more considerate of her time and for them to communicate better.

The aunt cherished her time with her nieces and nephews and had no qualms about bringing them in. She received reassurance that her decision was correct from those who left comments.

According to commenters, the 23-year-old’s brother would not have lost custody for just one transgression, therefore she knew he was up to no good.

Further, it was brought up that the brother’s choice to leave the children unattended at the door was his own fault because the sister had cautioned him against contacting the police and told him she was not home.

People thought she was the perfect choice for a guardian as she always considered what was best for the kids.