Holidays are a great time for kids. I remember perfectly well how I awaited these several days off. Now, from a parent’s perspective, I see it a little differently. The closer to February, the greater the stress I felt. I didn’t know how to organize my children time. They are small enough that I can’t leave them alone at home. I also had nothing to count on vacation, and I prefer to spend it on a nice holiday trip. Anyway After talking to my husband, we decided to hire my mother.
She paid her grandmother for taking care of her grandchildren. “The peace of mind is priceless”
Mom is retired, so she has a lot of time. However, we did not want to use it. We have no problem leaving her kids for one day or even for the weekend, but We would not feel comfortable if she came to us every day for two weeks for the “thank you”. The more that he really puts his whole heart into caring for them. So we suggested that we would pay her. Initially, she refused, but eventually she stopped at such a proposal. Although this is a certain expense for us, the peace of the spirit that the kids are under the best care, it is really priceless. And my husband and I will get the dinner cooked by her.
Paying grandmother for care is an insult? “I can’t imagine taking money for it”
I thought it was a great solution and I didn’t see this controversy at all, but as I told my friends at work, they caught their heads. “Grandma should happily spend time with their grandchildren, and not yet take money for it”“I have a tiny grandmother and I could sit with her 24 hours a day. I can’t imagine taking money for it,” the girls said. I also heard that a friend would even be offended if she offered her payment for sitting with her granddaughter.
But grandma is not a babysitter. For one or two days you can ask her for help, but if she is to sacrifice the whole two weeks, I can’t imagine doing it for a smile and thanks. I wouldn’t feel good using it in this way. Unfortunately, my arguments bounced off the wall and we had to end the discussion with my friends at the lack of agreement.
However, I wonder what people think about this matter. Did I do the right thing by offering my grandmother’s care? Or maybe it’s not right, because it is some unwritten grandma’s “duty” to help me in such situations?
We invite you to participate in the poll and commenting.
Source: Gazeta
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