Today, I babysat the brattiest and most foul-mouthed 8-year-old I've ever met. After I survived three hours of it, his parents finally came home. He claimed I'd invited a boy over and that we did "stuff" on the couch all evening. They believed him. I didn't get paid, to say the least. FML
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Today, I babysat a kid who was such a bratty little prick that I actually considered walking out on the job. After his mom finally got home 4 hours later, he called her a slut. When he got in trouble for it, he claimed that I taught him the word. Needless to say, I didn't get paid. FML
Today, I babysat the most annoying and obnoxious kids for almost eight hours, when the parents assured me that they would only be gone about three or so hours. After constant calling and worrying, they finally showed up at 11:30, completely drunk. The mother paid me with three dollars and a banana. FML
Today, I babysat a 10 year old from hell. She kept insulting me, saying I have tiny boobs, that boys must hate me, and that I'm ugly. I eventually got fed up and put her to bed. When her parents came back, she ran out of her room in tears and told them I'd beaten her. They believed it. FML
Today, I babysat a 6-year-old boy for the first time. When I said it was his bedtime, he just screamed "Eat a dick!" at me. I was so shocked, all I could do was leave him be. When his parents returned, I had to make up an excuse for why he was still awake and watching TV, to save my pride. FML
Today, I babysat the neighbors’ evil kids. They dropped them over at my house and I played with them for five hours. After taking the brats back home and putting them to bed, their mother asked me what time I came back to the house. She only paid me for the 20 minutes I was in their house. FML
Today, I was babysitting a little boy for the first time. He kept using all sorts of profanity toward me the whole evening, so I told his mom when she picked him up. She just grunted and muttered, "Fucking cunt-ass snitch." FML
Today, I babysat the Antichrist of all kids. After the 5 long hours were over, his parents came home. Instead of paying me what they agreed, they offered to let me eat some leftovers of a takeout in the fridge. I'm so afraid of confrontation that I accepted. FML
Today, I babysat a 9-year-old kid for the first time. The moment his parents left the house, the little shit looked me dead in the eyes and let me know that if I didn't let him do whatever he wanted, he'd tell his parents that I touched him in his "no-no place". Suddenly I hate kids. FML
Today, I was babysitting. Being kind, I went to grab their mail, while their 4 year old ate lunch. He locked me out, wrecked the house, and let me in right when he saw their car two hours later. I didn't get paid. I paid them. FML
Today, I babysat an 11 year old kid while his parents ate out. As soon as they left, the kid asked me if I wanted to be on the sex offender's list. Before I could even process that, he told me to stay out of his way and he wouldn't accuse me of anything. FML
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rocker_chick105 31
Since you aren't getting paid I would tell the parents how he acted and tell them how much of a brat he is. You might as well enjoy something from this.
Gremlinek 16
He acts like a brat since parents always take his side. My advice never baby sit for them again and spread the word around so they can't get another sitter.
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Comments (85)
yeahthatsmeee 10
I heard some parents tell their kids to say stuff like that just to get free babysitting.
jrgl 1
I have never babysat before. But that was the first thing I thought when I read this post lol... Sounds like the parents talked to their kid beforehand and set the whole thing up for free babysitting..
yeahthatsmeee 10
That's why I only babysit for people I know and trust (not saying OP didn't)
ErnieSlim 8
That was my first thought as well.
DocBastard 40
That is GENIUS! I wish I had thought of that! *adds "free babysitting" to Bastard Journal*
Aleys_fml 21
Dutch people are known for being cheap, and most are proud of it too.
ladybugz23 13
it happens to me I don't babysit anymore
Siettadulce 21
Well on the bright side, you don't have to babysit this kid again? Although sorry you didn't get paid.
singer0421 32
This needs a follow-up. "To say the least" --what else happened?
lil_miss_simran 15
what a brat
weveallbeenthere 30
I've seen so many parents that only listen to what thier "little angel" says. ignoring other adults, teachers, cops etc.... Idiots.
VengeanceChicken 12
What's with all the evil little children on FML?!
omegaprotocol 1
The nice ones aren't FML-worthy.
pwnman 33
You expect an FML like - "Today, my respectful nephew and I had a good day. First, we bought ice cream and watched movies together! FML"?
Sathane 21
The parents took the side of their kid instead of the person they entrusted with his care? Why did they bother getting a babysitter in the first place? What they did was theft. They stole your services. Call the police and if they want to push the issue drag their asses to court for your fees, the court fees, and add something extra for your emotional distress over the accusations.
fuckshitshitshit 7
and over here ladies and gentlemen we see a typical American.
mt631 18
And over here, ladies and gentlemen we see a fine example of jumping to conclusions and generalizing. A quick trip to their profile shows they are Canadian. Nice try though, better luck next time.
DocBastard 40
Fuckshitshitshit - Your username is strangely appropriate considering your asinine comment. Next time you decide to insult 330 million people, I'd suggest doing a little fact checking first.
Aleys_fml 21
It's the Netherlands good luck suing for the babysitting fees and especially the "emotional distress"
gracehi 33
Maybe she could do that, but for three hours of her life, I really don't think it would be worth it to waste countless more hours on these ass holes, especially when there's no guarantee she'd win the case. She'd probably be better off just cutting her losses... and egging their house.
iyamwhatisayiyam 6
Next time, get paid up front!
skittyskatbrat 19
Worth doing if she can find other sitters that the parents stiffed. But yes, it IS theft of services. And her parents (or her, depending on age) need to start making plenty of noise about the money issue, too. It's not a lot to an adult but to a teen? Esp one that worked hard in a bad situation? She should get the money. The kid was alive, healthy, and home and the home was undamaged, so they need to shut up and pay up.
zoegirl_455 30
I've seen parents do this, always stick up for their kids no matter what. It really just makes the kids grow up with a big ego and doesn't do them any good
tweetypie 18
What would even possess him to lie on you like that? Freakin' Dennis the menace.
worldclassrager 41
Well there has to be proof that you didn't...especially why would you babysit if you wanted to do that...
Sigilwen 24
You would be amazed what some do while babysitting. Like give the kid sleeping meds so they don't have to watch them.
Zebediabolical 45
Babysitting gets you out of your house with no adult supervision. Of course it gets abused!