Brat era

By bastards - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - Netherlands - Den Haag

Today, I babysat the brattiest and most foul-mouthed 8-year-old I've ever met. After I survived three hours of it, his parents finally came home. He claimed I'd invited a boy over and that we did "stuff" on the couch all evening. They believed him. I didn't get paid, to say the least. FML
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rocker_chick105 31

Since you aren't getting paid I would tell the parents how he acted and tell them how much of a brat he is. You might as well enjoy something from this.

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Gremlinek 16

He acts like a brat since parents always take his side. My advice never baby sit for them again and spread the word around so they can't get another sitter.

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yeahthatsmeee 10

I heard some parents tell their kids to say stuff like that just to get free babysitting.

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jrgl 1

I have never babysat before. But that was the first thing I thought when I read this post lol... Sounds like the parents talked to their kid beforehand and set the whole thing up for free babysitting..

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yeahthatsmeee 10

That's why I only babysit for people I know and trust (not saying OP didn't)

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ErnieSlim 8

That was my first thought as well.

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DocBastard 38

That is GENIUS! I wish I had thought of that! *adds "free babysitting" to Bastard Journal*

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Aleys_fml 21

Dutch people are known for being cheap, and most are proud of it too.

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ladybugz23 13

it happens to me I don't babysit anymore

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Siettadulce 21

Well on the bright side, you don't have to babysit this kid again? Although sorry you didn't get paid.

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singer0421 32

This needs a follow-up. "To say the least" --what else happened?

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lil_miss_simran 15

what a brat

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weveallbeenthere 30

I've seen so many parents that only listen to what thier "little angel" says. ignoring other adults, teachers, cops etc.... Idiots.

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VengeanceChicken 12

What's with all the evil little children on FML?!

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pwnman 33

You expect an FML like - "Today, my respectful nephew and I had a good day. First, we bought ice cream and watched movies together! FML"?

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Sathane 21

The parents took the side of their kid instead of the person they entrusted with his care? Why did they bother getting a babysitter in the first place? What they did was theft. They stole your services. Call the police and if they want to push the issue drag their asses to court for your fees, the court fees, and add something extra for your emotional distress over the accusations.

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fuckshitshitshit 7

and over here ladies and gentlemen we see a typical American.

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mt631 18

And over here, ladies and gentlemen we see a fine example of jumping to conclusions and generalizing. A quick trip to their profile shows they are Canadian. Nice try though, better luck next time.

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DocBastard 38

Fuckshitshitshit - Your username is strangely appropriate considering your asinine comment. Next time you decide to insult 330 million people, I'd suggest doing a little fact checking first.

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Aleys_fml 21

It's the Netherlands good luck suing for the babysitting fees and especially the "emotional distress"

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gracehi 31

Maybe she could do that, but for three hours of her life, I really don't think it would be worth it to waste countless more hours on these ass holes, especially when there's no guarantee she'd win the case. She'd probably be better off just cutting her losses... and egging their house.

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skittyskatbrat 19

Worth doing if she can find other sitters that the parents stiffed. But yes, it IS theft of services. And her parents (or her, depending on age) need to start making plenty of noise about the money issue, too. It's not a lot to an adult but to a teen? Esp one that worked hard in a bad situation? She should get the money. The kid was alive, healthy, and home and the home was undamaged, so they need to shut up and pay up.

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zoegirl_455 30

I've seen parents do this, always stick up for their kids no matter what. It really just makes the kids grow up with a big ego and doesn't do them any good

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tweetypie 18

What would even possess him to lie on you like that? Freakin' Dennis the menace.

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worldclassrager 39

Well there has to be proof that you didn't...especially why would you babysit if you wanted to do that...

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Sigilwen 24

You would be amazed what some do while babysitting. Like give the kid sleeping meds so they don't have to watch them.

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Zebediabolical 39

Babysitting gets you out of your house with no adult supervision. Of course it gets abused!

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