Small kids tend to cry even about the simplest things.

If you were helping out a little girl who started screaming and crying over something minor, would you take responsibility or think the girl’s family was crazy if they blamed you for her behavior?

This woman was spending time with her boyfriend’s family amidst bad weather.

His younger sister asked for her help during her nighttime bath.

She tried to encourage the little girl to be independent, but something didn’t go as smoothly as expected.

So the young girl cried, and everyone blamed her for it.

Read the full story below for all the details.

AITA for letting my boyfriend’s 4-year-old sister try to be independent?

I (22F) have known my boyfriend, Kai (22M), since we were in preschool.

We were friends but fell out in early elementary school. Literally just because he told me that Santa wasn’t real.

We reconnected in high school and started dating in college.

This woman stayed in her boyfriend’s house during heavy rains.

I’ve known his family for years.

I mainly interact with his mom, Nicole (40sF), his older brother, Dante (24M), and his little sister, Luna (4F).

After working on a group project at the library, a storm passed through.

Instead of taking me back to my place, Kai took me to his family’s house. He still lives with them, and I’ve spent the night before.

His youngest sister asked if she could accompany her in her nighttime bath.

After dinner, Luna asked if I’d supervise her bubble bath before bed.

Nicole said it was fine, so I agreed.

Luna wanted to be a “big girl” and insisted she could undress herself, so I let her try.

Well, she got the shirt halfway off but got stuck. Her arms were still in the sleeves and the shirt was caught behind her neck.

Luna started crying and screaming, and everyone thought she hurt the little girl.

She panicked and started screaming and crying.

Because of the amount of noise Luna was making, Nicole, Dante, and Kai came rushing in.

I had just gotten the shirt off without hurting her, but Luna was still upset, crying.

Dante immediately started yelling at me, demanding to know what I did to Luna.

She tried to explain, but her boyfriend made her leave the house.

I tried to explain, but before I could say anything else, Kai told me it was best if I just leave.

So, I walked home in the rain.

I am now questioning if the family overreacted or if I shouldn’t have let Luna try to be independent and big.

AITA?

Hopefully, Luna tells them what happened. The family definitely overreacted.

Let’s see how others reacted to this story on Reddit.

This person gives their honest opinion.

This person thinks Luna will have a princess complex.

The BF and his mom owe you an apology, says this person.

This user shares some useful advice.

Finally, short and straightforward.

Trying to do the right thing doesn’t always look right to everyone.

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