“Sister’s Shocking Insult Sparks Controversy: Did This Non-Parent’s Refusal to Babysit Cross the Line?”
Meanwhile, any of the author’s relatives who are judgmental of him enforcing some basic boundaries are also fully capable of lending a hand and babysitting his sister’s 3 children.
Having boundaries and enforcing them is nothing to feel guilty about. On the contrary, this leads to healthier relationships
Broadly speaking, the clearer you are and the better you communicate about your babysitting needs, the easier things will be between you and your family members.
Everyone needs to be on the same page. There need to be some basic ground rules so that everyone knows what to expect. If there are any issues, they need to be raised and actively listened to. Free babysitting is a privilege, not a right. And publicly showing some gratitude every once in a while is certainly appreciated, even if it’s become commonplace.
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