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In response to "i can understand this to an extent too. though one would argue a change of scenery may be kinda fun for a kiddo." by kare

Change of scenery isn't what babysitting is about though.

Posted by musubi Jun 16 '09, 12:53

Fair or not, separation anxiety works both ways. Both parent and child want the anxiety minimized during the separation, and the most probable way for the to happen is in a familiar environment.

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fair enough. most parents i've babysat for (friends and family) obviously feel the same way - kare Jun 16, 12:55 12
- well, there's a couple distinctions here. one, if its a favor, that's a little different than someone I'm paying,. - TFox Jun 16, 12:57
- You know it's often a chore to just load kids into the car and pack all the stuff they will need for the stay, etc. right? -- nm - con_carne Jun 16, 12:57 7
  - What she's saying is, she knows it's a chore either way, but shouldn't the one asking the favor do more of the chore part? -- nm - TFox Jun 16, 12:58 6
    - Yeah, kare recognizes that parents have part of the chore. I just think neither side is wrong is asking for what they want. - musubi Jun 16, 13:00 5
      - yeah, i agree. i do think the fact that even family doesn't let the kids stay with Aunt Kare is a hair weird. - TFox Jun 16, 13:02 4
        
        no no, sorry, nieces and nephews *have* actually stayed with me over the years. - kare Jun 16, 13:04 3
        
        i see what you are saying, and i'm with you. - TFox Jun 16, 13:06 2
        
        This is the thing. I think *most* parents try to make it flexible for friends/family. Her situation is the outlier, not the norm. (nm) - musubi Jun 16, 13:07 1
        
        And to be fair, maybe her sit is the norm, and I'm just not understanding it. (nm) - musubi Jun 16, 13:19
- No, I think parents recognize this is an inconvenience for the sitter (well, at least I do), but it's part of the job requirement. - musubi Jun 16, 12:57 2
  - Besides, kare could call the BF over and be naughty. - con_carne Jun 16, 12:58 1
    - ha. nah, i told him a boy's night was mandatory. -- nm - kare Jun 16, 13:11
Especially for overnight. An afternoon? Sure. -- nm - Spawn Jun 16, 12:55

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