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Mom with extensive parenting experience refuses help after insult.
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Woman refuses to help husband's sister with kids after being insulted
Parenting is a difficult and often thankless job, but it becomes even harder when someone insults your parenting skills. In the story, a woman with three sons has been called out by her husband's sister for being a bad parent. She was told that she was raising her boys to be soft and to be bullied. After this insult, the woman no longer cares about having a relationship with her husband's sister.
Recently, the sister-in-law asked for help with her own children. However, the woman refused, stating that she could not possibly help when she was failing her own children. The sister-in-law did not take kindly to this refusal and told the woman that she was being petty.
Is the woman in the wrong for refusing to help her sister-in-law? Or is she justified in her decision after being insulted?
Read on to find out what people had to say on Reddit in response to this situation.
Standing up for yourself and others is important, NTA π
Aromatic-Ice-968 | Aromatic-Ice-968
Commenter reflects on sister-in-law's behavior and lack of regret π€
sneyabs | sneyabs
Standing up for yourself doesn't make you a bad parent π
Meandwe123 | Meandwe123
Standing up for yourself can be tough, but worth it in the end π
Cotovatre | Cotovatre
NTA. Commenters condemn sister-in-law for embracing toxic masculinity.
Mischevious_tail | Mischevious_tail
NTA. SIL needs to take responsibility for her kids' behavior π ββοΈ
ThankYouOlive | ThankYouOlive
NTA. SIL asking for help after insulting OP's parenting is absurd π
Lively_Sally | Lively_Sally
Breaking gender norms and raising respectful men. β€
joreadfluidart | joreadfluidart
Gender does not determine kindness, NTA for not helping.
JustWordsInYourHead | JustWordsInYourHead
Refusing to help entitled SIL with poorly-behaved kids. NTA π
DaniCapsFan | DaniCapsFan
Demanding the BEST apology ever! π€
Annelisandre | Annelisandre
NTA. Toxic masculinity isn't just a male problem. π€
aragonaut | aragonaut
Don't mess with a strong parent, NTA handles it gracefully π
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Raising kind men is a proud achievement π Ignore the haters.
smithboys22 | smithboys22
Suggesting books for sister-in-law's parenting problem π
whydoineedaname86 | whydoineedaname86
Offering resources instead of direct help is a helpful approach π
milkywayoccupant | milkywayoccupant
Don't be a hypocrite! π ββοΈ
selfsabotagequeen | selfsabotagequeen
Don't risk it! Recommend an expert instead. π ββοΈ
sheera_greywolf | sheera_greywolf
Don't let her off easy! Stick by your guns πͺπΌππΌ
AtheistBibleScholar | AtheistBibleScholar
Politely declining to help with kids and shutting down AH family
LazySwashbuckler | LazySwashbuckler
A parent shares how showing affection to their teenage son strengthens their bond β€οΈ
Riyeko | Riyeko
NTA, but open to reconciliation if there's a sincere apology π
Khmera | Khmera
Praise for OP's parenting skills! ππ
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Don't dish it if you can't take it πββοΈ #NTA
timeactor | timeactor
Parenting style clash leads to family feud π§βπ¦
YarnHooker74 | YarnHooker74
Don't ask for help if you think I'm a bad parent ππΌπ π»ββοΈ
daddy_lowhorn | daddy_lowhorn
Giving parenting advice to an insult hurler - π€
PleaseCoffeeMe | PleaseCoffeeMe
Commenter reacts to a negative comment about kids' behavior π²
sherlocked776 | sherlocked776
No apologies, no help π€·ββοΈ
bdswhatever | bdswhatever
Commenter deemed not an a**hole for refusing to help sister-in-law.
Bostonguy50 | Bostonguy50
Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries. π
UberProle | UberProle
NTA - 'She made her bed she can sleep in it' π
A_Brit_Abroad | A_Brit_Abroad
Using positive reinforcement to correct SIL's parenting approach π
1ceagainnotsure | 1ceagainnotsure
Parenting judgement clapback ππΌππΌππΌ
Nik7cole | Nik7cole
Expert sister refuses to take her own advice, NTA wins π
SandrineSmiles | SandrineSmiles
Sister learns the hard way about parenting. NTA, enjoy! π
MelG146 | MelG146
Commenter firmly believes sister-in-law is in the wrong π₯
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Commenter defends parenting style after being insulted by sister-in-law.
OatmealCookieGirl | OatmealCookieGirl
Satisfying revenge! π€© NTA refuses to help sister-in-law.
WritPositWrit | WritPositWrit
NTA, congrats on not enabling SIL's AH kids. π
Nikkoshen | Nikkoshen
Don't fall into the trap of helping SIL with kids. NTA π
-UP2L8- | -UP2L8-
Don't let your pride hurt the kids. Help out! π
andi222 | andi222
Parenting styles clash causes family feud. ESH for behavior.
DocSternau | DocSternau
Cheers to being an awesome mum π»π SIL who? π€·ββοΈ
invomitous-rex | invomitous-rex
Raising emotionally intelligent HUMANS, not just girls. π
Minimimiminrealtime | Minimimiminrealtime
Commenter stands up for herself and calls out bad behavior π
seba_make | seba_make
Parenting differences lead to sister's rejection for help π€·ββοΈ
firefly232 | firefly232
Sassy response to entitled sister-in-law. ππΌππΌππΌ
darthfruitbasket | darthfruitbasket
Standing up to a spiteful sister-in-law, NTA wins karma π
daughterofnarcs | daughterofnarcs
Standing up for her parenting, OP receives criticism from SIL.
FirebirdWriter | FirebirdWriter
Choosing not to enable sister-in-law's bad parenting. NTA.
Jazzlike_Humor3340 | Jazzlike_Humor3340
Satisfying comeback shuts down bad parent accusation ππΌ
fiio83 | fiio83
Commenter defends their stance and calls out sister-in-law's behavior π ββοΈ
ITeechYoKidsArt | ITeechYoKidsArt
Refusing to help SIL with kids after being called bad parent. NTA π
kawaeri | kawaeri
Breaking stereotypes: Teaching love instead of bullying π©βπ§βπ¦
Nyx0287 | Nyx0287
Commenter defends woman's decision to not help after insult.
TypicalManagement680 | TypicalManagement680
Karma served π€ NTA refuses to help with kids
OldKindheartedness73 | OldKindheartedness73
Parenting criticism leads to family feud. NTA takes stand.
SweetPea-1919 | SweetPea-1919
Ignoring her was the right move. NTA π
spaceshipcommander | spaceshipcommander
Defend your kids like a pro and ignore the hatersπ€¬
Baboon-thEif | Baboon-thEif
Being called a bad parent backfired on the sister-in-law. πββοΈ
TransplantTeacher94 | TransplantTeacher94
NTA for refusing to help husband's sister with parenting π€·ββοΈ
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Setting boundaries and demanding an apology. π ββοΈ You go, hero!
squirrelsareevil2479 | squirrelsareevil2479
Avoiding family drama - NTA stands firm on boundaries π«π¨βπ§βπ¦
Agent_Nem0 | Agent_Nem0
Sassy comeback shuts down bad parenting insult ππΌ
EstebanGrine | EstebanGrine
ππ Perfectly petty response. NTA wins this round.
S_204 | S_204
Parenting shaming backfires as commenter stands up for self. π
Ueverthinkwhy | Ueverthinkwhy
User suggests woman's sister-in-law doesn't actually want her help. π
Boblar | Boblar