Dealing With Rich Parents And Their Request-

[Christian Mother]

Honestly hun, what I would do is do what YOU need to do and if your new open time does not work for them, then tell them you will miss them and their child when they leave but you gotta do what you gotta do and have no issues if they do the same.

oh and as far as late fees and the amounts not having an effect.....I went to $1 per minute for late fees WITH the clause that after 3 late pick ups in a specific amount of time, I will term so it isn't the money and am making my point by terming if they can't follow the rules. That is simply an issue of respect IMPO.

This exactly...

I termed a family last summer for continually showing up late. When it became clear that this family didn't care about me or my rules I talked to them about it and termed.

There comes a time when you just need to put your foot down and not except the behavior anymore. Parents that questions your rules...that's one thing bc that allows some communication...it's when they are rude that I have a real problem with. Just explain that you've made the decision if it doesn't fit into the schedule then it's best they find a new dcp. It's 15min which they never use which you could def. make a copy and give to them to show them. Let them know...yes, you could continue charging them the extra money each week to accommodate this schedule but you don't want the money...you much rather have your family time. As far as the calls in the morning. I would just tell the family that you no longer except calls before or after a certain time and that your phone will be off. Make a point that if it happens don't acknowledge it..kwim. They won't know if you got to it or not. And if they question it tell them you don't check your ms til the start of the day.