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AIBU to expect my 18-year-old to babysit her baby brother?

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SallySue87 · 26/06/2026 22:50

Can't sleep, SO wound up about this, I just need some advice...

On Tuesday I asked my DD (18) to watch my DS (5) while I go out on a blind date. She said no way as she was going down the pub with her girl friend (22) to watch the England game, I said MY house MY rules! To which she replied "you only had him to save your marriage and look at how that turned out"...

I went BALLISTIC😡My DS burst into tears. I couldn't believe she said that so soon after myself and her step-dad messily split-up. I know it's been hard for her, but imagine how hard it's been for ME ?? I couldnt let this comment slide so I took her phone and told her she can not go and see her girl friend. She was so angry and said she feels like she is always looking after DS and that its not fair for me to go and 'hook up' with 'random men' when she can't see her girl friend, who she says she is in love with...

She hasnt spoke to me since and Im starting to worry that I have actually upset her...but at the same time, she is an adult now and has to accept that she has responsibilities...

What should I do?... 😥

OP posts:
pestowithwalnuts · 19/07/2026 20:32

' your house your rules '. you sound awful. No wonder she won't talk to you

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