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?
okiedokiesmokieeeThe original poster can't take it anymore.
okiedokiesmokieeeWho 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.
okiedokiesmokieeeThe sister-in-law won't admit it, but she probably wants babysitters she doesn't have to pay.
Adept_Neck_3178The ulterior motive
CanterCirclesPerhaps what she said is a reflection of how she feels.
therealbrittonicThere are people who are similar to the sister-in-law.
therealbrittonicThe sister-in-law's future with her children
plumbus_hunThe 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.
