Just Ask Georgia: Week of 7/29/2026

GEORGIA, I have a question.

Am I wrong for refusing to babysit ever again after my brother’s wife charged me for dinner? A bit of history...

For the last two years, I’ve babysat my brother’s three kids (3, 6, and 8) completely free, twice a month, so he and his wife can have their date nights. I’ve never asked for a dime. They’re family, and I love those kids.

Last weekend they asked me to take them from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, as they wanted a night away. I gave up my whole weekend just to help and spend time with the kids.

The kids wanted pizza, so my brother ordered it to the...