is it rude to hide and not answer the door wen ur uncle comes with his kids and u no he is going to ask u to babysit? i mean his kids are 2 and not even 1 and the 2 year old gets into everything and his other kid just sits there and cries so i dont like babysitting for them is it rude not to answer the door??
2006-06-16 06:43:31 · 25 answers · asked by mumasgurl17 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No, it's not, he's being rude just bringing his kids over for free babysitting and expecting you to drop everything and watch his brats. He's taking advantage of you, you have your own life and he needs to respect that. Be polite but explain that you cannot do it and that you are going out. He sounds like he just shows up which is really nervy. He's manipulating you, don't let him. Just because he is a relative doesn't mean he should push his responsibilities on you.
2006-06-16 06:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ruby61 1 · 18⤊ 3⤋
I don't know the whole situation. Is there a previous agreement between you both that you would babysit his kids? If he expects you to do this and you have made plans then yes it is rude for you not to answer the door. If he is just hoping you are there and cruising by your front door and you pretend you are not home then no, you are not rude. You are just avoiding an annoying uncle.
2006-06-16 07:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by amyindallas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, maybe not rude, but chicken. It is rude for him to just put you on the spot by just showing up and not calling, when he does that you have every right to refuse to babysit. He should at least have the courtesy to call you and ask, but he probably doesn't because he knows no one wants to watch his poor kids!
2006-06-16 06:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and yes
if that were me i wuldnt answer the door either...
next time answer the door and pretend ur sick...start sneezing and be in pajamas and start coughing..he wont leave u wit the kids cause he wont want his kids to be sick...
it is kind of rude though...but hey if u aint gettin paid u dont need to babysit...u have a life...well at least i hope u do!
2006-06-16 06:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by Maria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its rude but I would do the same as you did!!! It's in the best interest for the kids. I would strangle them if they are little bratty kids... (kidding) but maybe next time invite them in and say sorry I have to go in 15 min. Even if you are going to just walk around the corner.
2006-06-16 06:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Gallas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand how you feel about the whole situation, and maybe I would do the same thing, but its still rude.
What you can do is tell him if he wants you to babysit, call before and see if you are available, not show up just like that. and it also depends on the event that your uncle has.
2006-06-16 06:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it rude that your uncle just go to you home and expect u to babysit...
you should talk him, at least ask him to call you before, like a day, and ask you if you can, that way you can say u are busy ;o)
2006-06-16 06:49:12 · answer #7 · answered by kvg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its rude. you should never turn away family because of annoying children. to help with the situation choose an activity that best helps you relax and the children enjoy it . for example watch a children's movie or TV show or read a book to them.
ask the uncle what relaxes the children and what is fun for them.
2006-06-16 06:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by d w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its sort of your uncle who is being rude...but I do think that you need to handle this is a better way. Just let him know that you are a busy person and that perhaps they should find another sitter. I don't think that sounds rude.
2006-06-16 16:37:36 · answer #9 · answered by joyfulnoise83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you shouldn't have to babysit if you don't want to. And if it just stresses you out too much then hiding is ok. I would do the same thing
2006-06-16 06:47:28 · answer #10 · answered by Jackie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is rude. It is understandable why you wouldn't necessarily want to babysit his children, but I think you do owe him the courtesy of telling him that to his face.
2006-06-16 06:47:07 · answer #11 · answered by Edith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋