Buckle up, folks! 🚗💨 We've got a doozy of a family drama on our hands. Meet our protagonist, a loving sister caught between supporting her sibling's baby dreams and facing the harsh realities of responsibility. 😰 With a family divided and emotions running high, she's left wondering: is she being a total a-hole for not jumping on the baby bandwagon? 🤰👎 Let's dive into this juicy tale of tough love, disability dynamics, and the ultimate question... to baby or not to baby? 👶🤔
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Sister's Big Baby Bombshell! 👶💣
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Unpopular Opinion Alert! 🚨
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Tough Love or Total A-Hole? 🤔
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AITA for Keeping It Real? 🙋♀️
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Sister's Baby Bombshell Divides Family! 💣👨👩👧
Our protagonist finds herself in a sticky situation when her sister, who has a developmental disability, announces her plans to have a baby with her similarly-abled husband. 👶 While the rest of the fam is all aboard the baby train, our leading lady has some serious reservations. 😰 She fears the responsibility will fall on her and mom's shoulders, given her sister's struggles with decision-making and stress. 🤯 Her unpopular opinion has caused quite the family rift, with mom calling her out for upsetting sis with her brutal honesty. 😤 But is she really an a-hole for wanting her sister to understand the gravity of motherhood? 🤔 The internet weighs in with their hottest takes! 🔥
Suggesting a crying practice baby 💖 to avoid future conflict.
OutlandishnessNew259 | OutlandishnessNew259
Sibling's pregnancy causing family drama? NTA for setting boundaries! 👏
diminishingpatience | diminishingpatience
The severity of disabilities is crucial information in this situation. 🤔
Rhuarc33 | Rhuarc33
NTA commenter defends OP's decision not to support sister's pregnancy
Ok-Isopod-6010 | Ok-Isopod-6010
Cheerlead, don't manage. Back out now. Sister may surprise.
elderoriens | elderoriens
Setting boundaries with family in a difficult situation. 🙏
Big__Bang | Big__Bang
Difficult decision, but NTA for being honest about not supporting.
heymallorie | heymallorie
NTA, babies are not accessories, get them a cat 😂
Lolufunnylol | Lolufunnylol
Choosing not to support sister's pregnancy due to disability concerns. 😕
Honemystone | Honemystone
Stepping away from helping sister to show child's impact. 👍
CanyonCoyote | CanyonCoyote
Growing up with a bipolar mother and feeling like her mother. NTA
jenesuisunefemme | jenesuisunefemme
Respectful disagreement on supporting sister's pregnancy. NAH 👍
Nitro114 | Nitro114
Set boundaries and move away to avoid being guilted into responsibility 💪
Motor_Business483 | Motor_Business483
Clear boundaries set to avoid unwanted responsibility and legal issues.
No-Locksmith-8590 | No-Locksmith-8590
Setting boundaries is key in supporting siblings during pregnancy 🙌
fireandping | fireandping
Set boundaries and communicate clearly with your family to avoid conflict 👍
TossOffM8 | TossOffM8
Initially hesitant, commenter pays for parenting classes, now proud of sister.
BeautifulResident167 | BeautifulResident167
Saying no to supporting a sister's pregnancy - justified?
snailsniffers | snailsniffers
NTA commenter expresses concern for baby's safety without social support 😞
Cat_o_meter | Cat_o_meter
Setting healthy boundaries when supporting family is important. 👍
Str0ngandfr33 | Str0ngandfr33
Valuable perspective on seeking advice with engaging analogy 👍
VariousTry4624 | VariousTry4624
Supporting her financially doesn't make you responsible for everything. NTA. 🙌
Impossible_Possibly | Impossible_Possibly
Raising a child may not be fair to the child
Altruistic_You737 | Altruistic_You737
Supporting sister's pregnancy would be an additional burden. NTA.
RelishZee | RelishZee
Is the sister's learning disability severe enough to hinder parenting? 🤔
constellationofcats | constellationofcats
Choosing not to support sister's pregnancy for valid reasons. NTA
onlytexts | onlytexts
NTA, but beware of potential future responsibilities. 🤔
GeneralPhilosophy691 | GeneralPhilosophy691
Family encourages sister's pregnancy despite her life-altering condition. Commenter NTA.
Extreme-Sherbert | Extreme-Sherbert
NTA refuses to support sister's pregnancy, sparks outrage! 😱
Zadsta | Zadsta
Autistic commenter shares specialist's advice on having biological children.
Lexicon444 | Lexicon444
Refusing support for disabled sister's pregnancy - valid concern. NTA 👍
Flicksterea | Flicksterea
Setting boundaries when supporting disabled parents to avoid caregiver role. 👍
SodaButteWolf | SodaButteWolf
Choosing not to support sister's pregnancy due to valid concerns. 💁♀️
N0K1K0 | N0K1K0
Set clear and firm boundaries to avoid being an alternate mother 💪
subsailor1968 | subsailor1968
Standing up for financial responsibility in a pregnancy. 💰
I_luv_sloths | I_luv_sloths
Supporting a sibling's pregnancy? NTA says this comment.
candycoatedcoward | candycoatedcoward
Advice from a former case manager on supporting disabled parents 👍
Either-Industry-4234 | Either-Industry-4234
Having a child in this economy with part-time jobs is irresponsible. NTA.
lovepotao | lovepotao
Valid concerns about sister's pregnancy, parents need to be mature 🙏
FunctionAggressive75 | FunctionAggressive75
Red flag raised about severity of sister's diagnosis 👀
Philosemen69 | Philosemen69
Set boundaries and avoid raising your sister's child. #NTA 😎
Moon-spirited | Moon-spirited
NTA refuses to support sister's pregnancy, sparks debate.
Dipping_My_Toes | Dipping_My_Toes
Person asks for more info to judge if NTA or not.
Dallaswolf21 | Dallaswolf21
Enabling sister's dependency? 🤔 Tough love may be necessary.
MyBeesAreAssholes | MyBeesAreAssholes
Withdraw support if she can't function alone. NTA 👏
EmpireStateOfBeing | EmpireStateOfBeing
Being responsible is tough but necessary. NTA made right decision.
pmathewstx | pmathewstx
Set boundaries or you'll be raising the child 🚫
agentofchaossince95 | agentofchaossince95
Setting boundaries with family, NTA
ItsMeAbstract | ItsMeAbstract
Choosing to be child-free due to disorders. Dodging a bullet? 🤷♀️
Aquariumpsychotic | Aquariumpsychotic
Concerns raised about sister's husband's ability to raise child. 🤔
StilltheoneNY | StilltheoneNY
Valid concerns regarding sister's ability to handle a baby. NTA 👍
RefuseIllustrious413 | RefuseIllustrious413
NTA thinks sister shouldn't have kids, ready to call child services 😱
WidePhotograph2056 | WidePhotograph2056
NTA. Pull back on care for sister's child, it's their responsibility. 😊
Careless-Image-885 | Careless-Image-885
Setting boundaries with family can be tough 🤔
frozenmona68 | frozenmona68
Sharing a personal experience and offering helpful advice 👍
pyro-psycho-arsonist | pyro-psycho-arsonist
More info needed to judge if supporting sister's pregnancy reasonable 🤔
Outside-Pie-27 | Outside-Pie-27
Family debates supporting stepsister with intellectual disabilities having a baby 🤔
Sweet_Permission_700 | Sweet_Permission_700
Being realistic about special needs isn't ableism. You're NTA 👍
CorpseEasyCheese | CorpseEasyCheese
Parenting is tough and demanding. NTA for considering the commitment.
missjoy91 | missjoy91
Surviving a difficult childhood with a learning-disabled mom 😢
Visual-Shopping-6295 | Visual-Shopping-6295
Choosing not to support family planning due to personal circumstances. 😐
Responsible-Test8855 | Responsible-Test8855
Realistic support is important, NTA. Emotional coddling can backfire. 👍
GardenGumby | GardenGumby
The complex conversation around reproductive rights for people with disabilities 🤔
AccidentalQuaker22 | AccidentalQuaker22
Suggests giving them a doll to care for before sterilization 🤣
InterestingShow4644 | InterestingShow4644
Protect yourself and stand firm in not supporting your sister.
IllOutlandishness644 | IllOutlandishness644
Being childfree is a valid choice. NTA for setting boundaries.
DishGroundbreaking87 | DishGroundbreaking87
Suggesting a pet as a test run before a baby 🐶
Sybellie | Sybellie
Approach with finesse and dialogue. Ask about babysitting opportunities. NTA.
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Should genetic conditions be a factor in having kids? 😬
Inside_Ranger9084 | Inside_Ranger9084
Protecting yourself from family drama with CPS and workers 😬
Potential-Section107 | Potential-Section107
Valid concern or not, refusing to support a pregnancy? 🤔
ChiWhiteSox247 | ChiWhiteSox247
Setting boundaries with family over pregnancy 🙌
oaksandpines1776 | oaksandpines1776
Choosing not to support sister's pregnancy sparks debate. 🤔
dognurse15 | dognurse15
You're NTA for refusing to support your sister's pregnancy 🙌
IamNotTheMama | IamNotTheMama
Encouraging disabled sister not to have kids - NTA. 👍
DropExciting6408 | DropExciting6408
Insensitive comment about people's intelligence and reproduction. 😒
5432skate | 5432skate
Supportive advice on handling mentally disabled family member's pregnancy 👍
Either-Industry-4234 | Either-Industry-4234
Sister's pregnancy: Stop funding her, NTA. 🙏
No_Salad_8766 | No_Salad_8766
User seeks context on OP's refusal to support sister's pregnancy.
throwRAstickypast | throwRAstickypast
Let your mom support your sister's pregnancy 🙌
nashamagirl99 | nashamagirl99
You have the right to refuse support. NTA 👍
Crazyandiloveit | Crazyandiloveit
Sharing opinion once is fine, let her be. NTA 😊
Individual_Baby_2418 | Individual_Baby_2418
Raising concerns without being TA. Offer support if she gets pregnant 🙌
BetterYellow6332 | BetterYellow6332
Sister's pregnancy sparks heated debate - NTA for opposing it 🙌
Tschudy | Tschudy
Set boundaries and suggest help options, you're NTA! 👍
AtmosphereOk6072 | AtmosphereOk6072
You're NTA for refusing to support their irresponsible decision. 👏
abajablast | abajablast
