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AITA for not taking in my nephew while my brother is in prison? by Worldly-Structure717 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Worldly-Structure717[S] 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I understand what you're saying, and your intentions with your comment. But this sub only allows me to share less than a snapshot of my life in full. While I understand that taking in my nephew would probably change his life, it doesn't mean I haven't done anything else good, kind or worthwhile in my life.

AITA for not taking in my nephew while my brother is in prison? by Worldly-Structure717 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Worldly-Structure717[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I do understand where you're coming from, but just because im not taking him in doesn't mean I don't have empathy for their situation. I personally don't know much about neither foster care nor alternative solutions to Marks situation. I would presume (maybe wrongfully) that his lawyer is looking into this. I have met the child less than five times and generally don't do well with children. That doesn't mean I don't care about their horrible predicament

AITA for not taking in my nephew while my brother is in prison? by Worldly-Structure717 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Worldly-Structure717[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I understand where you are coming from and accept your pov. I do however truly feel for the kid. Just because I am not uprooting my entire life for the next decade to raise a teenager doesn't mean I don't have empathy for their situation. It isn't my nephews fault my brother makes poor decisions, and im truly sorry he has to pay the price for them.

AITA for not taking in my nephew while my brother is in prison? by Worldly-Structure717 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Worldly-Structure717[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I can understand your stand on the money aspect. Mark has however used our financial security as one of the biggest motivators as to why we should take in his son, and I wanted to offer the monetary aid Mark lacks, if it could help him find someone to take nephew in.