what would you do?

It sounds like this woman could be a lot of trouble,and in your position as carer, you will be better of out of it! You are certainly not over reacting, I think you've made the right decission.

I don't understand why she doesn't just say she no loger requires your services? It sounds as though she wanted you to make the break.

I don't think you are overreacting at all. I also watch a little boy at my house so i totally understand. I've had little problems also. His dad used to get upset because he kept getting hurt at my house. but then he saw how accident prone the kid is. plus he's at my house 12 hours a day 4 days a week so hes going to get hurt sometimes. lately the mom has been talking about how much of a brat her kid is becoming. she keeps insinuating that its my daughters fault. my daughter is 2-1/2 he is 1-1/2. they most of the time fight like brother and sister, but lately he's been aggressive and mouthy towards everyone. we were at an amusement park and he was hitting other kids and my older daughter for no reason. yet all she focused on was when he was fighting with my younger daughter and that "both" of them were being horrible. atleast 75% of the time it was him. my daughter can be a stinker sometimes, but theres being a stinker and being a brat.

ok sorry, needed to vent lol. didn't mean to go off track so much. anyways, i think you were right in no longer watching him. she obviously was having issues and it probably wasn't going to get better.

I too don't think that you are over reacting. If the woman is not satisfied with the way you care for her child then she should get someone else. In my opinon she was looking for an excuse to have her room mate care for the child. Too many people believe that their child can do no wrong and it's alway some one elses fault when in fact they are too lazy to correct the child. you are better off with out the grief that is down the road.

I don't know what this woman's deal is but I think yo'll be better off not watching her child anymore. It sounds to me like she just wants to make you out to be the "bad guy" in this. She complained about the care he was recieving (and hinted about the money she's paying you) Now she's wanting you to "quit" probably so she can say that YOU refused to watch her son.

I don't think you are overreacting. I think some parents, would rather blame the caretaker for their children's misbehaviors than to take responsibilty for it themselves. Weather it be because they don't want to admit that they are lacking as a parent, or they don't want to think that all that time away from mom and dad is affecting the child. EIther way it's a cop-out and an easy way out. I'm sure once the roomate starts taking care of him, it'll be the same thing.. somehow the roomate will be doing things all wrong. SOme people just can't imagine that they may have made some mistakes. I think she would rather save the money, and use her roomate, but doesn't know how to say it politely. I think you did the right thing... I'm sure it will mean less money for you, but it will also mean less hassle and stress. and a lot of times, it's more than worth it. Good luck! (:

When we see one of the poor child but very smart I am thinking about him.I am thinking If I cary him to my home and give him to efductoin. To give him khna.I am thinking abou chlld care.

You are doing just the right thing flora, this person you talk about does not appear to appreciate what you are doing for her child, infact she feels she is paying far too much money and even wants you not to complain about any misbehavior of her son-just kick the boy out of your home and have your peace.

It's hard enough operating a home daycare without having to deal with difficult parents. And parents deserve to find a provider they feel great about. Neither one of you are getting a good deal out of this. I say let the boy go and fill the opening with another child taht will work better for you.