Favors For Friends?

[katie]

I had a friend call me the other day. These were her words: "I needed someone to watch Joseph (9 yr old son) tonight. But then it dawned on me that I would have to pay a babysitter. So I'll call Katie." I said no. I charge too!

[boysx5]

my friends know this is a business for me and they always pay

[melskids]

i made the mistake of helping my sons' friends' mom. i guess she thought cause our kids were friends (both 11 at the time) that i would do it for free. (we kinda got together too, for BBQ's and things) i stupidly let it slide for a while, first it was happening once a week, then 2x's a week, then the kid started walking over here everyday without mom calling first. i finally had to tell her the following summer that i was full, even though i wasnt, just so she wouldnt take advantage of me anymore. funny thing happened too....she stopped bothering with me all together. oh well