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.
Most of the time, it's the mothers-in-law who give married women a hard time. However, there are instances where it's the sisters-in-law who are being difficult.
It's especially problematic when the sister-in-law forces her beliefs onto her brother's spouse and has absurd ideas. This is exactly what a Redditor has experienced.
Reading the original poster's story, you'll see that while she isn't close with her sister-in-law, she doesn't have a problem with her.
But that was only until her series of unreasonable ideas emerged. The original poster has no issues spending time with her sister-in-law's kids.
The problem is that she sees every activity as an opportunity to "bond with the kids." She even guilt-trips people if the little ones aren't going to participate in an activity.
For example, the sister-in-law insisted that her kids should join while the couple is working on a home extension project. Despite the risks involved, she claims that it's an opportunity to create an interest in hands-on work.
Eventually, the original poster got fed up with her absurd suggestions. She finally snapped and told her sister-in-law to stop.
The drama ensued, resulting in passive-aggressive behavior from the sister-in-law. Now, the Redditor wants to ask the community if she's wrong for shooting down her sister-in-law's ideas.
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
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
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.
