AITAH for refusing to help my sister with her children, and telling her she chose her s**tty life so now she has to deal with it
The Original Poster (OP), a recent law school graduate in a dual-income, no-children (DINK) household, is involved in a conflict with her older sister.
The sister, who chose a traditional wife lifestyle, is now facing marital troubles, including financial control and in***elity by her husband. The sister has four young children, one of whom has severe physical disabilities.
The sister asked OP to babysit her children every weekend so she could save money and decide whether to leave her husband.
OP refused, pointing out that the sister had always championed the traditional wife role and should now face the consequences of that choice.
This refusal has caused significant family disapproval, leading OP to question whether their stance was justified.
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The OP is currently facing strong disapproval from her family because she refused to support her sister's urgent need for childcare.
The core conflict lies between the sister's current crisis and the lifestyle choices she previously promoted, versus OP's decision to enforce accountability for those choices.
The debate centers on whether past beliefs should negate the need for immediate familial support during a crisis involving young children.
Should OP extend compa*sion and practical help despite the sister's previous judgment, or is holding the sister accountable for the situation she actively chose the correct path?
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