AITAH for not babysitting for my sister on prom night?

A high school sophomore recently faced pressure from her family to skip prom and babysit her sister’s baby after a last-minute change in plans. Despite her sister offering to pay her, she prioritized her own chance to attend prom with her friends, feeling it was unfair to sacrifice her opportunity.

Now, with her sister and mother expressing disappointment, she questions whether she made the right choice—follow the story below to see how this family dynamic plays out.

‘AITAH for not babysitting for my sister on prom night?’

Our school’s prom was a few weeks ago. Even though I’m a sophomore I got to go to prom this year because one of my best friends is a senior and she invited me to go with the rest of our friends.

My half sister was also going to go. She couldn’t go to her junior prom because she was pregnant at the time. This year her boyfriend’s parents were supposed to watch her baby that night, but his dad was having chest pains so his mom had to take him to the hospital. Our mom couldn’t watch her baby because she works nights.

So they were trying to find someone else to watch the baby.They tried calling a bunch of people to babysit, but couldn’t find anyone else, so they asked me to skip the prom and babysit so my sister could still go. My sister offered to pay me to babysit and for my dress and share of the limo eventually.

I didn’t need the money though and I really wanted to go with my friends.It’s almost been a month since and she’s still keeps bringing it up and won’t leave me alone about it. My mom also said she’s disappointed in me for not helping out my sister since it was her last chance to go to prom and I still have two more chances to go.

I don’t think that’s fair though because it was still my only chance to go to prom with my friends who were seniors.

Here’s what people had to say to OP:

campaign_disaster says:

Man. This response makes me realize how lucky I was with my daughter. She was such an easy baby. My son is due in 2 months and I just know he’s gonna be a monster. 😂. I’m definitely due the karma. I don’t know how I lucked out the first time.

MizStazya says:

What you got yourself there was a trick baby.

ArsonicForTheSoul says:

Did you try the recording of Samuel L. Jackson reading “Go the F*ck to Sleep”? Works like a charm if you play it long enough and lightens the mood a bit.

LazerHawkStu says:

Have you tried telling your baby that it is grounded? “You are grounded until you turn 2 years old mister!” Gotta say it in a stern voice and stand your ground, sometimes they need a little tough love

Sequinnedheart says:

That was me. Think it took my parents a while to get over the shock that was my baby sister six years later, who was of course a normal baby 😂

The dilemma illustrates the tension between family obligations and personal experiences, especially during significant milestones like prom. Should she have prioritized her sister’s needs over her own excitement? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!