And now the Baby Sitter Dilemma, in Poll form

[charliesmum]

Basically the situation is this. My sitter told me she was going to start asking for an extrra $25 a week for 'entertainment expenses' during the summer, so she can take the boys places. I already told her once that I couldn't afford to pay her any more than I already am, and, while I'm willing to give money for Charlie, $25 a week sounds like she is expecting me to pay for both boys. (She's done that before. She wanted to take them somewhere, and when I gave her the fee for Charlie, she said she needed the fee for both boys.) My friend is planning on staying home this whole summer, and offered to take Charlie (I'd pay her) but I declined, because I didn't want to take the money away from my current sitter, but this situation is just getting on my last nerve. So...Poll.

[Poll #509749]

Comments

From the mouth of a former sitter.

[erynnef.livejournal.com]

When I take my cousins to the circus every year, I pay for their tickets. If I invite them, I pay. Their mom forks out money for food or gifts, and I take care of the rest.

If your sitter chooses to take your son somewhere, and she has, Im guessing, her child with her, there is no way you should have to pay for both kids!!

What kind of entertainment does she need to do every week? There is so much to do in this area, and there is really no money involved!