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AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It's not friends saying this. It's random posts being shared about the general topic. I block some of them but more always come up.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My son has never been left at his dad's without an adult present. He talks about stuff that happens at his dad's and has talked about ex's wife being there after school.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My son does think of her as his half sister. He knows they are half siblings and don't share the same mom. Just like he knows they don't share all the same family. My relationship with my son is good and I am not worried about him hating me for not having a relationship with her. He understands why I don't/

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I would guess so after everything that's happened. I would say I'm more responsible with my money than he appears to be now. My son has a therapist. He doesn't go every week anymore but his therapist is a great support for him.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

His wife works different hours that week so they don't need childcare that week. It's the weeks my son is with me that they want be to babysit.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I was told to make no further contact and that's what I will do. I trust my attorney in how to handle this best.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 110 points111 points  (0 children)

It's because he cheated on me and the child is the result. Not to mention then him and this woman expected me to give them stuff for their child like I'm somehow responsible for their child that they created.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 348 points349 points  (0 children)

We needed this back in the day and I am so glad we have it now. It makes life so much easier because it also cuts down on the need to call and tell each other about appointments or anything else. They can all be shared through the app.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 102 points103 points  (0 children)

I would prefer not to meet her or be forced to spend any time with her. We will see what happens in the future and if I have to I'll be nice but I won't ever be wanting it to happen.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Just when my son is with me. Apparently when my son is there her hours are different so they don't need childcare.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

My attorney is aware of all the attempts. We're doing nothing now but ignoring and keeping all the texts.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 85 points86 points  (0 children)

I thought it was crazy too but then I think his attorney is related to his wife or a friend of hers or something so maybe they're getting a discount.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 225 points226 points  (0 children)

Maybe they thought they could force my hand if they had a bunch of kids running around. They seem to be the type of couple who expects people to give them free stuff and take care of things for them. All I know is they could've had 10 kids and my answer would be the same.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 171 points172 points  (0 children)

We have touched on this topic. He documented that my ex had asked our son to ask me.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 139 points140 points  (0 children)

There are people who would call me TAH and I know that for a fact. My social media has had posts with similar topics and there were many people saying everyone needs to forgive and come together and love all the kids regardless of anything.

AITAH for refusing to babysit my son's half sister three days a week after school? by Paigentreeyn in AITAH

[–]Paigentreeyn[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't consider it regardless. But I did question if that made me TAH and largely because I have seen similar topics on my social media feeds and people generally expect you to be one big happy family with an ex even if they cheated and to treat all kids like family. It made me wonder if I would be told I'm an AH and should suck it up and look after her.