Babysitting and stressed!
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Babysitting and stressed!
| Tue, 03-29-2005 - 1:38pm |
Well, I'm watching my sisters kids today (5,8) because she has school and they are off this week for Easter vacation....I'm going crazy, they are SOO bad, they talk back, say "shut-up" and they dont think there's anything wrong with it. Plus, my son never takes his naps while they are here, which adds to my stress. They say I'm the meanest person in the world because I discipline my son and they arent allowed to say bad words in my house or talk back. AND my sister called me last night at 9:30 to see if I could watch them all day, wouldnt it be a little more considerate if she wouldve called a little sooner? OK, maybe I'm being a little hormonal because I'm pregnant and all, but honestly, I dont want to babysit them again because they have NO respect for me or my house. When I tell them they can't do something, they roll their eyes and make these faces! I can's wait, she will be home in an hour and I will have them ready with their shoes and coats on! Am I being rude? I just cannot take kids without discipline or respect, and I know it's not their fault, but still....thanks for listening to me vent, I can go on and on...
kate
edd. nov. 12
kate
edd. nov. 12

i would be stressed too!
Her children should respect you in your home. Maybe you shold tell your sis to let them know this before they come into your home.
I totally agree. I think you've already gone above and beyond by spending an entire day with these little -- how shall we say -- hooligans. I don't think it would be out of line for you to talk with your sister, esp. if she asks you to watch them again. Explain to her that you have ground rules and structure in your house and if her kids can't abide by those same rules, then you won't keep them. And SHE needs to help you enforce those rules. I had a friend whose son is like this, and she and I aren't friends anymore. I just couldn't stand it.
Argh. Vent over.
LeeAnne
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