Man Insists Sister Take His Children on Disneyworld Vacation Because He ‘Can’t Afford it,’ She Puts Her Foot Down, He Accuses Her of Being Selfish

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Briana Viser • Writer and Editor
Dec 19, 2024 4:00 PM EST

Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. When you're a kid, there's nothing more exciting than to be taken on vacation by your parents. Having no concept of money or responsibility, they plan everything for you, and all you have to do is enjoy the ride. And let's face it, every kid loves Disneyland. It's exciting, colorful, and there are more adult rides to choose from as well. 

In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a woman who planned a Disneyland vacation with her children. Upon hearing this information, her brother calls her and insists she bring his two children as well. He claims he and his wife can't 'afford it,' so he expects her to fork up the funds to let his children have a good time. Would you do it? Or would you feel disrespected at the mere request from your brother to be responsible for his children's happiness.

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    Mark didn't take it well. He accused me of being selfish and said I'm punishing Ella and Liam for their parents' financial struggles. He argued that "family should help each other" and that I could easily "sacrifice a little" to give his kids a magical experience. Now some other family members are chiming in,
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    r/AITAH • 14 hr. ago [deleted] AITA for Refusing to Take My Niece and Nephew on a Vacation I Paid For?
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    I (35F) am a single mom to two kids, Jake (12M) and Sophie (10F). After years of saving, I was finally able to plan a dream vacation to Disney World for the three of us. It's been a long time coming, and my kids are beyond excited.
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    When I told my family about the trip, my brother Mark (37M) immediately asked if I could take his kids, Ella (9F) and Liam (8M), along with us. He said they've always wanted to go to Disney, but he and his wife can't afford it right now. He suggested I let them tag along since I'm already going and I'd "only need to pay for two more tickets."
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    I told him no, explaining that this vacation is something I've been planning and saving for as a special experience for my kids and me. Adding two more children would make the trip more expensive and stressful, and I don't think it's my responsibility to fund his kids' trip.
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    Mark didn't take it well. He accused me of being selfish and said I'm punishing Ella and Liam for their parents' financial struggles. He argued that "family should help each other" and that I could easily "sacrifice a little" to give his kids a magical experience. Now some other family members are chiming in,
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    saying I could've at least offered to pay part of the cost or found a compromise.
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    I feel bad because I love my niece and nephew, but this trip is something I've worked hard for, and I don't want to sacrifice the time and money I've set aside for my kids. Still, the guilt is starting to creep in.
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    So, AITA for refusing to take my niece and nephew on a vacation I paid for?
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    S 14h ago Edited 14h ago Is this for real? I hope it's Al generated, because no, obviously no parent is going to pay for and bring two extra kids on a family trip! You said this is something you saved up for, so you're not wealthy, either. Two more plane tickets and two
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    more Disney passes are expensive! Not to mention, being alone on a trip with your own two children is hard enough. That a 2:1 child to adult ratio. Turning it into 4:1 with the extra two not even being yours? Jesus Christ. Your brother is asking you for
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    something worth thousands of dollars, and calling you selfish for refusing? H I to the no, you are NTA and the rest of the family are stupid.
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    PodFan06082 • 12h ago • Mark is an idiot. End of story. You are NTA. I hope that you, Jake, and Sophie have an awesome time at Disney.
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    DontWasteMy... 14h ago Tell the family to pay for the additional kids and 1 of them needs to volunteer to attend to supervise the additional 2 kids. End of.
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    Pretty-Log-5050 • 12h ago ..... Your brother needs a reality check. •
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    bino0526 14h ago Top 1% Commenter NTA. Don't be guilted or bu ied into taking your niblings. It's not your responsibility to fund a big trip like this for them. This is a time for you to and your kids to do something that will have lasting memories.
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    You kids will look back on this trip and not only have fond memories but appreciate your sacrifice. NO!! is a complete sentence. Don't allow the flying family monkeys to guilt you into taking them. Inform your brother and anyone else that you
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    sacrificed a lot to make this trip happen, and they can do the same for their kids. Go and make GREAT memories for you and your kids. Just you and your kids!!!!!!
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    Extension Deba... • 10h ago • NTA. No one gets a free trip. Hey guess what? I'm poor too. I've never asked anyone to take my kids somewhere I couldn't afford to take them myself.
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    CptKUSSCryAll... • 14h ago. Top 1% Commenter Really? Any family member who is suggesting that the kids need to go and that you should offer to pay some or blah blah blah, tell them they should take their own advice and pay if want them to go so bad
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    jimmywherear... • 10h ago • Absolutely not the AH. And you should absolutely not be even thinking about taking your niece and nephew. Their dad is the AH
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