AITA for telling my husband I don't want his sister over ever again?
After seven years of relentless exhaustion and parenting demands, a couple finally carves out a rare weekend just for themselves—a fleeting chance to reconnect, to remember the intimacy and joy that once defined their relationship.
They entrust their curious seven-year-old daughter to the care of his teenage sister, hopeful for a smooth night filled with love, laughter, and much-needed respite. But the return home shatters their fragile peace.
Their daughter’s innocent question—"Is she mean to me?"—unleashes a wave of confusion and concern, forcing them to confront a painful truth hidden beneath the surface of their brief escape.
What was meant to be a carefree night becomes a haunting puzzle of trust, fear, and the complexity of a child’s world.
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The original poster (OP) experienced a severe breach of trust and safety expectations after discovering their 17-year-old niece allegedly forced their 7-year-old daughter to cook unsupervised, including interacting with a hot oven.
The OP is understandably reacting with intense anger and has decided to permanently ban the babysitter, creating a conflict with the husband who suggests counseling and a second chance.
Is the OP's reaction to permanently exclude the sister-in-law from babysitting justified given the potential danger involved, or is the husband correct that communication and education about boundaries should precede such a severe, relationship-altering consequence?
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