Sick Kid, Mom Not Working

[nannyde]

Yes! It's both really, but yes! I care too. I am thinking strongly about implementing a policy that I will only watch kids when the parents are working. I know some who do it, of course I have to be willing to not be paid when they're not... and I'm not sure I can afford that right now.

It's a risky business to set fees on them not being at work. What happens is that any day they can get free care they just call and say they are off. They still bring their kid to day care when they are off of work.

The other issue is half days. They will call and say they are off for the afternoon (right before nap) and want to come get the kid and get a half day deduction.

[Stacy214]

I just don't understand how parents can KNOW their child is sick, and not want to be with them.

When I'm sick, I would rather be home in my own bed and be able to relax with no schedule or expectations. If one of my kids gets sick at school, I get them picked up asap (usually by my husband), because the idea of them curled up on a hard chair at the principal's office, or throwing up in the public bathroom just breaks my heart.

I just don't understand the parenting mindset that doesn't feel that way .

My thoughts exactly! (for a sick one)...

I just shake my head at the parents that are home and need "me time" but like everyone said, we're getting paid..I'm blessed that I have the money coming in. It's still sad and bewilders me but then I have to believe that the child is better off with us anyway, having fun with other children and doing all the activities that we provide VS. probably sitting in front of a TV all day (home with the parents)
I have a little one who adores coming and playing all day in a different setting other then home, so sometimes if Mom is home she'll do housework and still bring her, it's just fine.
I also believe some parents "probably" shouldn't be parents however they try to do the best they can and if they feel that bringing them to a safe fun environment and pay us to provide loving care then so be it. I wasn't the perfect parent but I sure do love being one and being with my kids