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Single Mom Asks If She’s A Jerk For Refusing To Fix Babysitter’s Laptop After Her Kid Broke It
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Single Mom Asks If She’s A Jerk For Refusing To Fix Babysitter’s Laptop After Her Kid Broke It

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Babysitting may be one of the most rewarding and fun jobs for teens out there, but looking after the little ones is no walk in the park (and even that can be a challenge!) It comes with a lengthy set of rules, pressure from parents, and a long journey ahead before moms and dads entrust their bundles of joy to your capable hands. Not to mention the dedication it takes, and the know-how to keep the little rascals entertained and out of trouble.

But as one recent story on the popular AITA subreddit illustrates, it’s seemingly impossible to keep tabs on every shenanigan kids think of. A single mom reached out to the community to gain some feedback after finding herself in an argument with her 17-year-old sitter.

Everything started with a laptop, something the teen brings over to help with her studies. “Which is perfectly ok with me as long as she keeps an eye on the kids,” the woman wrote. But things went sour once one of her sons snatched it, dropped it, and shattered the screen. And instead of taking responsibility, the woman chose a different course of action. Scroll down to read the story in full, as well as the verdict readers were quick to deem, and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments.

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    Here’s how everything went down, in the woman’s own words

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    Ieva Gailiūtė

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    Ieva Gailiūtė

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    Ieva is a writer at Bored Panda who graduated in Scandinavian studies from Vilnius University. After learning the Swedish language and getting completely lost in the world of Scandinavian mythology, she figured out that translating and writing is what she's passionate about. When not writing, Ieva enjoys making jewelry, going on hikes, reading and drinking coffee.

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    Ilona Baliūnaitė

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    I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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    Teresa Taylor
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And THIS is how we have so many entitled brats running around not being accountable for their actions. There is no reason why the babysitter should have had to put her laptop away in a household with school aged children. If they were toddlers, yes, I could see that. This woman will be covering for her kids' bad behavior throughout their childhoods and then wonder why they're out-of-control teens who defy her.

    Amy Taylor
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would pay for the repairs and have my kids earn that money back doing chores so they understood how wrong that really was!

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    Rachel Ann
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right! Of course it was going to escalate, her kids broke somebody else's laptop. What did she think was going to happen?

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    Teresa Taylor
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And THIS is how we have so many entitled brats running around not being accountable for their actions. There is no reason why the babysitter should have had to put her laptop away in a household with school aged children. If they were toddlers, yes, I could see that. This woman will be covering for her kids' bad behavior throughout their childhoods and then wonder why they're out-of-control teens who defy her.

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would pay for the repairs and have my kids earn that money back doing chores so they understood how wrong that really was!

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    Rachel Ann
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right! Of course it was going to escalate, her kids broke somebody else's laptop. What did she think was going to happen?

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