Being a young adult can be challenging enough, but when you’re constantly expected to drop everything and become an instant babysitter, it can really take a toll on your own plans and personal life.

That’s exactly what happened to a 23-year-old woman who took to Reddit to share her frustrating experience with her brother, who seemed to think she was always available to take care of his three young children.

No Respect for My Plans

The woman explained how her brother, who is 27 years old and a father to a five-year-old and three-year-old twins, would often assume that she would be able to babysit without even confirming with her first.

This lack of consideration for her time and plans started to become a real problem. But when her brother pulled the same stunt yet again, she decided that enough was enough.

Why I Had to Call the Police

On this particular day, the 23-year-old had plans to spend time with her friends when her brother called. He informed her that he was going to drop off the kids at her place because he and his wife had plans of their own.

Despite her insistence that she was not home and already had plans, her brother didn’t seem to care. He laughed it off and basically told her that her plans were cancelled.

Shocked and frustrated by her brother’s lack of consideration, she stood her ground and told him that she couldn’t babysit. But her brother seemed to think he had all the power.

He threatened to leave the kids at her door and if anything happened to them, he would blame her. That’s when she made the difficult decision to call the police.

Taking Action and Protecting the Children

The 23-year-old wasn’t bluffing. She called the police and explained the situation to them, providing them with her brother’s phone number.

When the police tried to contact him, he didn’t answer. Moments later, she received a notification from her doorbell camera and saw her niece and nephews standing outside her door, all alone.

Panicking, she immediately called her friend who agreed to take care of the children while they figured things out. On her way back home, she made sure to inform the police about the arrival of the children and arrived shortly after they did.

The police tried to get in touch with her brother again but he still refused to answer. At that point, they had no choice but to involve Child Protective Services. The children were taken into their custody, and she assured them that everything would be okay.

Consequences and Moving Forward

That night, while she was staying at her friend’s place, her brother finally called. He was furious and demanded to know where his children were. She calmly explained that the children were now in the care of Child Protective Services, and it was his own fault for not taking her seriously. Little did she know that the consequences would be much greater than she could have anticipated.

Her brother and his wife lost custody of the children and were charged with endangering a child on three counts. Now, the 23-year-old has been asked to step up and become the legal guardian of her niece and nephews. It’s a huge responsibility, but she has decided to take them in, even though she hasn’t told anyone in her family about it yet.

Facing Family Disapproval

Unfortunately, the 23-year-old’s decision to call the police and take in her brother’s children has caused a lot of tension within her family. While her grandfather is supportive of her actions, the rest of her family blames her for breaking up their family. They believe she should have just “sucked it up” and dealt with the inconvenience.

However, she wants to set some boundaries and make sure that her brother understands that she loves her nieces and nephews and is more than willing to help, but only if he asks in advance. She deserves respect for her time and she wants better communication between them. After all, family should support each other and work together.

Despite the backlash from her family, the 23-year-old does not regret her decision to take in her niece and nephews. She loves them and cherishes every moment spent with them. And the support she received from Reddit commenters reaffirmed that she did the right thing by standing up for herself and the well-being of the children.

Many commenters pointed out that her brother’s actions must have been a pattern of negligence, as no one loses custody over one mistake. They commended her for warning her brother and informing him that she was not available to babysit. They believe that she is the right guardian for the children because she always looks out for their best interests.

In the end, this brave young woman decided to put her foot down and protect herself and her own plans. While it may have caused a rift in her family, she knows that she did what was necessary and important. It’s a reminder to all of us that boundaries and respect are crucial in maintaining healthy relationships and ensuring the well-being of everyone involved.