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FirstMate
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Babysitting question
We have a wedding in the city this weekend and are making a weekend of it. My 25 year old cousin, who lives in the city, is coming to babysit my kids while we go to the wedding. It's going to be a long day for her as we need her to come at about 2. I know she plans on taking my kids to the park and do some activities. I was thinking of telling her to bring her boyfriend or her roommate or someone so she has company. I know her BF and friends and they are all great so I really don't mind her having someone there but my question is, will I have to pay them too?
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Posted 6/27/19 11:48 AM  |
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NervousNell
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Re: Babysitting question
No I don't think you have to pay them.
She is the one responsible for the kids. The friend or boyfriend can spend a few hours and leave if they want.
And they are there to hang out with her and keep her company, not watch the kids.
So I think if you tell her she can have someone come by, that's fine and very nice and a courtesy to her, but not something you'd have to pay for.
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| Posted 6/27/19 11:55 AM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Babysitting question
That's what I thought but sometimes I can be cheap and I wanted to make sure my cheapness wasn't affecting my thought process. LOL This weekend is costing me a fortune to begin with!
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| Posted 6/27/19 12:11 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Babysitting question
Her BF, no. But if she brings a friend and the friend is helping to take care of your children, then I would feel awkward not giving the friend anything.
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| Posted 6/27/19 12:54 PM |
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Momma2015
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Re: Babysitting question
Posted by NYCGirl80
Her BF, no. But if she brings a friend and the friend is helping to take care of your children, then I would feel awkward not giving the friend anything.
I could see this happening- I'd probably just leave them money to get dinner/lunch for themselves. I don't think you need to pay the friend though.
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| Posted 6/27/19 1:10 PM |
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FirstMate
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Re: Babysitting question
Posted by Momma2015
Posted by NYCGirl80
Her BF, no. But if she brings a friend and the friend is helping to take care of your children, then I would feel awkward not giving the friend anything.
I could see this happening- I'd probably just leave them money to get dinner/lunch for themselves. I don't think you need to pay the friend though.
See, that's what I was getting hung up on! I told her to feel free to bring somebody and then I'm going to give them money to get dinner and definitely drinks after because Lord knows they will need it!
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| Posted 6/28/19 10:08 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Babysitting question
Posted by FirstMate
Posted by Momma2015
Posted by NYCGirl80
Her BF, no. But if she brings a friend and the friend is helping to take care of your children, then I would feel awkward not giving the friend anything.
I could see this happening- I'd probably just leave them money to get dinner/lunch for themselves. I don't think you need to pay the friend though.
See, that's what I was getting hung up on! I told her to feel free to bring somebody and then I'm going to give them money to get dinner and definitely drinks after because Lord knows they will need it!
I think that's perfect
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| Posted 6/28/19 11:35 AM |
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