‘Your kids aren’t my responsibility’: Woman Demands Her Sister Lend Her Money For the Sake Of Her Children, But Spends It On Herself Instead

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    r/AITAH • 23 hr. ago bean_nora05 AITAH for refusing to give my sister any money for her kids?
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    So, here's the deal. My sister has three kids, and every time she needs money for them, she comes to me. I've given her money three times before, but every single time she ends up spending it on herself instead of the kids. It's really frustrating because I want to help my nieces and nephews, and they need legit help, but I don't want to keep
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    enabling her behavior. This week, I won $12k from some NBA bets, and of course, she found out about it. I do this for a living and my mom accidentally mentioned it to her. Now she's asking me for money again, saying it's for the kids. I really don't believe her anymore, but I also feel super guilty because the
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    kids actually do need stuff. It's a tough spot to be in. I don't want to be the who doesn't help out, but I also don't want to just hand over more money for her to blow on herself.
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    I suggested buying the kids what they need directly, but she got really mad and said I should just trust her. I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to cause drama in the family, but I'm tired of feeling like I'm just giving her free spending money.
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    So, Reddit, AITA for refusing to give her any more money? Should I stick to my guns and only buy things for the kids directly, or am I being too harsh? I just don't want the kids to suffer because of this whole situation. Any advice would be appreciated!
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    sasha2k5 • 23h ago NTA take the kids out and buy the things they need, your sister is a piece of s
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    Heavy-Quail-7295 • 23h ago NTA. Call her out. Tell her you don't trust her because she spends it on herself, and give examples. Maybe even tell her it's shameful using kids as an excuse.
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    She can be mad all she wants. It's the truth, and it's your money.
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    One-Speaker-6759 • 23h ago 100% buy those kids what they need directly. And don't give her receipts/gift receipts, because she will absolutely try to return merchandise for cash for her own use. NTA.
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    naraic- • 22h ago my mom accidentally mentioned it to her. I don't want to cause drama in the family, Your mother caused family drama by telling your sister about your income.
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    B makeitmakesens... • 23h ago Trust your gut. Take the kids, let them pick stuff they need (want). Edit: NTA
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    Successful Owl • 22h ago NTA - "Don't you trust me!?" "No. Now tell me what the kids need and I'll organize it.” The end.
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    E... 22h ago • Edited 13h ago NTA. Stop enabling your sister. You are nothing but an ATM to her. If the kids are suffering, call CPS. I would also not tell anyone when you win money. You are asking for leeches to start bugging you.
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    BurgerThyme 18h ago Your mother didn't "accidentally" spill the beans about your winnings, she told your sister on purpose so she'd hit you up for cash instead of your mother.
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    Jakunobi • 22h ago NTA. You gotta double down. Tell her directly. "Yes, I don't trust you at all. You've used the money I've given you before for yourself instead of your children. And my job title isn't your personal ATM you ! Nothing in my bank
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    account belongs to you, or will ever be managed by you. If I want to pour petrol on my money and burn it I will do so at my discretion. I don't feel guilt at refusing your Everything for my niblings will be managed. and paid directly by me."
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    r... 22h ago • Edited 18h ago Even if you buy it, will your sister try to sell those items? If so, prepare a plan to burn the bridge
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    Opposite-Fortune- • 20h ago If you can't feed em don't breed em. She can also just sell whatever you buy them, so I wouldn't do that either. off. Tell her to
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    • LukeHeart ⚫ 23h ago Obviously she isn't going to use the money for the kids. She hasn't used it for them before why would she start now? It's also obvious with her reaction to you saying you'll directly pay for what the kids need. If she really needed help with money for
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    the kids why would she act like that? You've just been too gullible in the past to give her money every time she asked using that excuse. If you want to give her money to spend on herself so she can neglect her kids go ahead. NTA

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