Reddit Reacts To A Woman's Absurd Sister-In-Law, Whose Definition Of Bonding Time With Kids Includes Dangerous Activities
Redditors think the sister-in-law is hiding her real intentions.
A Reddit post about family boundaries is getting attention for all the wrong reasons. One woman says her sister-in-law keeps turning ordinary plans into a demand for the kids to join in, even when the activity is risky.
The original poster says she does not mind spending time with her sister-in-law's children, but the constant pressure to make everything into "bonding time" has become exhausting. Things came to a head when the sister-in-law pushed for the kids to be involved in a home extension project, despite the obvious safety concerns.
After finally snapping, the Redditor is now dealing with passive-aggressive fallout and a wave of opinions from the internet. Was she wrong to shut it down?
The sister-in-law believes that kids should be involved in everything.
okiedokiesmokieeeHer sister-in-law's controlling behavior
okiedokiesmokieeeThe sister-in-law even wants to involve children in such a risky job. What is she even thinking?
okiedokiesmokieee
The original poster can't take it anymore.
okiedokiesmokieee
Who they want to involve in an activity is their decision to make. The sister-in-law absolutely has no right to interfere with their plans.
okiedokiesmokieee
The sister-in-law won't admit it, but she probably wants babysitters she doesn't have to pay.
Adept_Neck_3178
The ulterior motive
CanterCircles
Perhaps what she said is a reflection of how she feels.
therealbrittonic
There are people who are similar to the sister-in-law.
therealbrittonic
The sister-in-law's future with her children
plumbus_hun
The sad reality for other children.
Garlic_makes_it_good
Yep, it made our eyebrows raise too.
Educational_Rock2695
It’s similar to the overbearing sister-in-law case where boundaries sparked tension.
She's mad that she has fewer family members to take care of her kids.
mybadreputation1970
Bonding is free childcare for this absurd sister-in-law.
bubblesugarcheeks
Where in the world did she get the idea of involving kids in a home renovation project?
Willowed-Wisp
The only one who's wrong in this entire situation is the sister-in-law.
forgottenenvies
Some nice ideas to annoy the sister-in-law.
Recent-Astronaut_515, mynonsequitur
It's her job to be a parent. Why is she pushing it onto other people?
ohsogreen
The way to get the kiddos interested in construction
f02f2e6fa0b3
Redditors agree that she's just sugar-coating her words.
Novel_Jelly8482, kidkarysma
She'll probably think of new excuses for "bonding time."
an_imperfect_lady
Accurate. She's pushing her kids away.
The_Bookish_One
This Redditor felt the bitterness in the sister-in-law's words.
mercuryretrograde93
Gaslighting and manipulation
impish-or-admirabl
Other Reddit users agree that she's being controlling.
Mantisfactory
Adults need time to themselves too.
thatdoesntseemright1
A great response to the sister-in-law
thatdoesntseemright1
Her kids are not anyone's responsibility.
thatdoesntseemright1
A peaceful approach
thatdoesntseemright1
We wonder how she'd respond.
certain_people
Reddit users are not impressed with the sister-in-law's version of "bonding."
In the end, Reddit users agree that the sister-in-law is the a**hole in this situation. She uses the words "bonding time" to hide her real objective, which is to get childcare for free. If she does need a babysitter, she should just hire someone else and not dump the responsibility on other family members.
For more sister-in-law blowups, read how she caused drama at a birthday party.
