A July 2020 Reddit post details a disturbing scenario involving a woman, her sister Jane, and disturbing intentions regarding the teenager’s upbringing. Initially, the 28-year-old found out about her sister’s disturbing plans despite recommending them. Jane’s proposal involved using a surrogate teenager as a live-in helper in exchange for basic necessities and accommodation.
This revelation shook the woman, especially considering her sister’s previous demands and manipulative behavior during her stay at Jane’s house. Despite moving out and limiting communication, the woman still interacted with Jane, albeit reluctantly, based on her sister’s complaints about childcare.
She admitted that she had a “miserable” time during her two years at her sister’s house. When other users read the mind-blowing facts about her experience, they were amazed.
The woman revealed that her sister begged her to take care of their two children.
Even though she couldn’t be with the children all the time, she loved them as if they were her own. In addition, Jane urged her to give up half of the money she had previously earned working part-time.
The original poster (OP) decided to move out and stop communicating with Jane when she revealed her true intentions. Nevertheless, she continued to talk to her when she expressed her dissatisfaction with the lack of help with the care of the child. OP offered to babysit the sister sometimes because she felt terrible for her. She said:
“Just because I’m off work doesn’t mean I want 8 hours a day with my niece and nephew.”
Jane said she wanted to raise a child, specifically a teenager, during their conversation. Alarmed, the OP asked her why she was so picky about accepting a teenager and not a younger child.
She made a terrible attempt to explain to her why her strategy was flawed.
To the OP’s dismay, Jane admitted that she intended to raise a teenager so that she would have a “live-in” nanny for her children. In exchange for the baby to babysit her, clean, and help her with the nursing company, she was going to let the baby sleep in the nursery or the garage.
Jane was convinced that the foster would be very happy to accept her offer because “they will be so grateful for a home and not complain”. When the OP found out about the last part of the plan, he was even more surprised. Jane continued:
“And then when they turn 18, I can sign up another foster child!”
The fact that OP’s sister wouldn’t have to pay someone to babysit her kids made her happy.
She found it much more convenient to provide a foster child with toys, food, and clothing in exchange for watching her children.
OP informed her sister that what she planned was not right, out of concern for the foster child. She made a terrible attempt to explain to her why her strategy was flawed. “I was horrified! I told her it was a bad plan! She wasn’t paying attention to me. OP recalled, “She kept doing it anyway.
Jane then contacted foster care agencies. Shortly after, the OP received a visit from a woman who described herself as a social worker. She went there because OP was listed as a character witness in Jane’s foster care application.
A few days later, OP got a call from her sister. She was shocked to learn that the organization didn’t accept her application because they didn’t think Jane and her home would work well together.
Before Jane asked OP about whether or not she had spoken to the social worker, OP withheld the real reason for the rejection from her. To her astonishment, the OP revealed to the social worker her motivation for wanting to foster a teenager. OP clarified:
“I immediately informed the social worker of my sister’s true desire to raise a child and also of how she treated me when I lived with her.
The woman expressed gratitude to me.”
When the OP admitted that she told the social worker everything, Jane became furious. She sent her hurtful messages after hanging up. She also antagonized the rest of the OP’s family.
In July 2020, the OP shared her experience on Reddit to ask other users if she was at fault after her sister cut off communication. Nothing Darker answered:
“NTA. It’s no way to treat someone, but you saved a teenager from a horrible life of being used and dumped for someone else by telling the truth. He’s not a slave, he’s a foster carer.”
After reading the OP’s note, she clarified that her sister doesn’t believe it’s slavery because she would give the child “a home, food, clothing, and everything else.”
Most users agreed that Jane needs to realize that children are not property. They thought he was shirking his duties and being insensitive. Most users praised the OP for protecting a minor from abuse.
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In this July 2020 Reddit post, a woman seeks counseling after confronting her sister Jane about her disruptive intentions to raise a teenager for selfish reasons. Jan’s plan involved using the foster father as a live-in nanny in exchange for shelter and necessities and outlined a disturbing scheme to take advantage of the teenager’s presence.
The situation escalated when the woman, referred to as the OP, learned of her sister’s intentions and inclusion as a character witness in Jane’s foster care application. The OP’s decision to speak truthfully with the social worker led to Jan’s request being denied. Despite initially hiding this truth from Jane when confronted, the OP stood her ground and revealed the real reason for the rejection.
Reddit users overwhelmingly supported the OP’s actions, condemning Jane’s exploitative behavior and recognizing the importance of protecting vulnerable children from such situations. The comments highlighted the seriousness of the nurse’s misleading intentions and emphasized the need to recognize the welfare of foster children and not exploit them for personal gain.
The community consensus appreciated the OP’s decision to intervene and stood up for the teenager’s well-being, despite facing opposition from Jane and their family. The incident raised wider concerns about the ethical treatment of foster children and the responsibility to ensure their safety and protection from exploitation.