Sudden Request for Childcare

In a surprising incident, a mother in labor asked her neighbor to take care of her children at 3 a.m. The neighbor, who has two young children and was home alone, refused, fearing liability and the disruption to her own kids.

Neighbor’s Dilemma

The neighbor explained, “I said I’m sorry but no. I don’t want to be liable if anything were to happen to her kids under my care and I don’t want to risk waking mine up.” She believed that childcare should have been planned in advance and didn’t want additional responsibilities.

Community Reaction

Many Reddit users supported her decision, with one stating, “The parents had 9 months to plan and left their kids’ safety and wellbeing until their literal last minute.” Others felt it was unreasonable to expect emergency help at such an hour.

Aftermath

Another neighbor who took in the children reported that the aunt didn’t arrive until 8 a.m., and the kids didn’t sleep all night, causing chaos. This reinforced the initial neighbor’s stance that refusing was the right choice.

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