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[quote=Anonymous]NP here.  What I’m wondering is what happens on Mon Wed Fri?  Does the half-sister work outside of the house, and if so, where does the 5 year old?  I’m guessing daycare or aftercare?  And I’m guessing that the niece *could* go on Tues Thurs, but half sister would rather get free babysitting from OP.

OP - I know blended family dynamics can be complicated, and maybe you don’t feel comfortable pushing back on your dad about this.  If you’ve been truthful with the facts you posted here, and you truly need to rest right after school, and it doesn’t work for your rhythm to push through the day and go to bed earlier at night, then you should firmly tell your dad that you are not available to babysit.  Your story reminds me a little of our current babysitter who has had so much familial responsibility placed on her all her life.  Despite being in her early 20s and being very health-conscious, she has serious health problems that are due directly/indirectly to stress and the lifestyle choices she’s made because of it.  I’m sure your sister can find care for her daughter without you.  You need to take care of yourself FIRST before you can take care of anyone else.  You should not be taking care of a 5 year old if you yourself need rest.  I have a 5 year old and it is HARD taking care of him, but I’m his parent.  I can’t imagine pressuring anyone (other than DH, haha), let alone a teenager to watch him.  For free, no less!

Please put yourself FIRST.  Girls and women are too often expected to carry the weight for families, and at your age, in this day and age, you should not be. [/quote]

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