Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
United States
Take a break
Today, while on a cruise that I paid for, I was forced to babysit my 5 bratty nieces while my sister and her deadbeat boyfriend relaxed in the kid free zone. FML
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DocBastard 40
Forced? Be honest, you allowed yourself to be talked into it. You need to stand up for yourself, then enjoy your cruise and let your sister and the asshole take care of their own damned kids while you have fun.
larrena2377 26
You paid for it, you could have just left and did your own thing before they did.
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JMichael 26
I agree. I added this word to my vocabulary when people would ask me to cover shifts but not do so in return. I've been so much happier since.
NerdilyDone 7
Actually, I think it's very sweet of you to take the time and watch the kids. It's good to give the parents a break now and then. Just don't watch them the whole cruise and you're good.
gherty 15
Why are people downvoting you? I think the same..
J_Free_Woods 29
Because people love both being petty and drama and if there isn’t enough let’s stir up some by down voting and reporting legitimate comments.
russfml 31
It's because OP shouldn't have to deal with bratty kids on a cruise she paid to go on to enjoy. Not to babysit. There's a time and place to do nice things for people, vacation is time to treat yourself
nemcali 34
Because OP is clearly not happy about it and her sister seems to be taking advantage of her availability
lollypop30001 19
They have daycare on the ship for free use it!
racejunkie 4
Why did you bring them? Duh!
xluciferx666 21
Say no then do what you want? If I was you I would take them and bring them to the kid free zone tell the parents "tag out" then peace out
SaniK 17
Why did you let them bring their child if you were paying for it? I'm sure they have a day care you can drop em off at :)
may14th 26
I took it as she paid for herself to go
suri23 11
Pump them full of espresso just before returning them.
MelissaD86 16
I would've told her 'hell no'. There is a babysitting service/area on every cruise ship I've ever been on. Let her pay someone to watch them. Don't let her ruin your vacation.
jqmalang 17
How were you not able to refuse? it is their responsibility.
staypositive_fml 4
how can someone force you to babysit? they're her kids.