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Monika Pašukonytė

Playdates Become A Babysitting Gig, Mom Who “Doesn’t Want To Clean” Upset When Neighbor Says Enough

Raising young children often means navigating more than just snack schedules and bedtime routines. It also involves building relationships with other parents, especially when kids form close friendships. When families live just a few doors apart, shared playtime can feel like a natural and welcome part of daily life.

However, what happens when that arrangement starts to feel one-sided? Today’s Original Poster (OP) became fast friends with her neighbor especially since their daughters were of the same age. But over time, their regular playdates exposed a growing imbalance between the households, leading her to question whether setting firm boundaries made her the bad guy.

More info: Reddit

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