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Man Forced into Babysitting Destroys Precious Antique Clock. But When He’s Asked to Pay for the $1,000 Item, He Seeks Justice in an Unexpected Manner

In a battle of family obligation versus personal tranquility, the Original Poster (OP) finds himself unexpectedly babysitting his sister’s rambunctious kids, culminating in the destruction of a precious antique clock.

Enraged, OP kicks the children out, causing a family controversy that sparks an unexpected decision to seek the judgment of the internet. Will OP remain firm in his stance, or will the differing opinions influence a change of heart?

The Life of a Single Man

OP is a 35-year-old childfree man with a predictable mundane routine who enjoys the peace and solitude of his carefully decorated house. As a hobby, he collects antiques and has many highly valued breakable items throughout his living space.

One day, his sister unceremoniously arrives, burdened by her three children and an emergency. Her husband has been in an accident, and she is in dire need of a babysitter. Unwillingly, OP acquiesces, putting aside his distaste for children for the sake of family responsibility.

The Emergency

The peace of OP’s quiet evening is shattered when he hears a loud crash from the living room. His prized antique clock, worth over $1,000, lay shattered on the floor. It seems the children, in their curiosity, had fought over the clock, resulting in its unfortunate demise.

Collision with Chaos

The oldest child stammers an explanation while the younger ones burst into tears, blaming each other for the broken antique. Infuriated by the loss of his prized possession, OP decides to act. He does not want to spend another minute caring for the children.

Clash of Wills

OP calls his sister, demanding that she come to retrieve her children. The sister is at the hospital with her husband, who is about to go into surgery. Upon hearing the incident, she dismisses OP’s anger as an overreaction and pleads with him to watch the children for a few more hours.

The Plea for More Time

OP adamantly refuses, reprimanding her for leaving the children with him in the first place. She claims to be on her way, leaving OP grappling with the aftermath of his fractured clock. 

The Children’s Eviction

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