One grandmother recently decided that she wouldn’t be providing free childcare any more, but her daughter refuses to start paying her. Below, you’ll find the full story the mother recentlysharedon Reddit, as well as some of the replies invested readers left.
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But now that her mom’s demanding to be paid, she’s wondering if she was wrong to keep her wallet closed
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There’s no question that taking care of children is a job, even if family members refuse payment
It’s also recommended to keep their responsibilities simple. They’re older, and they probably don’t have the energy to be running around with kids for hours each week. Suggest calm activities that are safe and won’t wear them out, and don’t expect them to be watching your kids for too long at any given time.
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It’s important not to take advantage of relatives who are willing to help out with childcare
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Some readers were unsure where they stood on the situation, noting that the mom didn’t share enough details
And others noted that they would never expect compensation to watch a family member
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