Neither the fans nor the Duffer brothers expected Steve Harrington to become the designated babysitter of the group. He was just a bully dating Nancy in the beginning. But the wonderful redemption arc that the Duffer brothers gave him immediately redeemed him and rendered him the best boy in every Stranger Things fan’s heart. Here is a recap of every time “always the goddamn babysitter” lost his patience with his 5 kids! 

Steve Harrington and his 5 little nuggets through the four seasons of Stranger Things

Robin rubs salt on his wounds 

His Ahoy bestie doesn’t leave a chance to rub it in. 

“How many children are you friends with?” And Steve has no answer to that. 

The parent that always says no to everything 

Every time the kids suggest something wild or slightly risky, Steve’s answer is always a NO. But we understand him not letting Max drive his car, despite her threatening him with a lawyer. After all, she inflicted a lifetime of trauma on him the last time she drove a car. Besides Max, Erica is the second rebellious kid of his.

Steve’s moments with his favorite child Dustin 

It’s unanimously agreed that Dustin is his favorite kid. Dustin is the only one that gets away with wiping his shoes inside his car and insulting his intelligence whenever Steve questions his theories. But that is probably because Dustin is ready to die if Steve dies.

He also wholeheartedly cheers him on when he fights Billy, and gives him consent to touch his butt. Also, we remember the time Steve helped stuff a Demogorgon in a fridge for Dustin! 

When his protective dad mode turns on 

Despite complaining about babysitting every time, he is ready to fight whoever approaches his kids and keeps them safe. 

Steve bonding with Eddie over their shared annoying kid 

Steve bonding with Eddie over their mutual dislike for Dustin’s arrogance and tone in this clip was hilarious! But even then, it’s clear that they both adore him because he got away with it again.

Although Steve wants 6 kids of his own, we think he already has his hands full with the current 5. 

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