So I’m in college, and my aunt asked if I could help my younger cousin (high school junior) with math since he’s been struggling. I said sure. Figured it’d be like an hour here and there, explaining concepts, maybe reviewing homework. First session goes fine. I explain a few things, he actually seems to get it. Next time, he shows up with a full worksheet and says, “Can you just do the first few so I see how it’s done?” Okay. I do two problems, explain step by step. He nods, then slides the rest of the paper toward me and goes, just finish it like that. I push it back and tell him he needs to try. He says, “My teacher doesn’t explain it like you do, so it’s basically unfair if you don’t help me.” Over the next few weeks, it escalates: He starts texting me pictures of assignments at like 11PM with “urgent” in all caps Gets annoyed if I don’t respond immediately Stops even attempting the work before coming to me Then the real kicker My aunt calls me and says, “Hey, he mentioned you’ve been a huge help. His grades should improve soon, right?” I say, “Well, only if he actually does the work.” She pauses and then says, “Wait, I thought you were handling his assignments?” Apparently he told his parents I was basically his private tutor who completes his work, and now they expected that as the arrangement. I explained that wasn’t happening. Next thing I know, my cousin texts me: “Wow, so you’re just gonna let me fail after all that? Family is supposed to support each other.” I told him support doesn't mean your life for you, and stopped helping altogether. A week later he sends me one last message: “Don’t worry, I found someone else who actually cares.” Good luck to them.   submitted by   /u/Laura_Sims23 [link]   [comments]