Her mom suggested that I call the sitter during the day to get the girls together. I have done that a few times and I go over to the house to pick the other girl up.
What would be easier is to have the kids get together at one of the houses from time to time. Actually everyday would be fine for me, because the girls love seeing each other so much.
However, the sitter is a relative and her babysitting fees are the only source of family income. Or, else I would offer to babysit (at a substantial rate cut - they are paying a ton of money). So I feel awkward dropping my child off at the house. I don't want to pay for babysitting, but this would likely be asked if I made a habit of it.
If the sitter brings the girl to the park or over to my house, she just sits there, and again it is awkward. Why can't these kids just play together without any politics involved??? I don't want any money but I don't want to deprive the sitter of her living. I mean, I would watch this other child every day without charging anything because these kids are such good friends.
So, this is awkward, and I want to suggest something. But don't know what. Right now, although my daughter begs, these kids only see each other a couple of times a week.
Any ideas???Need advice with an awkward play date situation?
Have a play date when the babysitter is off. Tell the other mother your happy to babysit if the babysitter is to busy or away. Or help the babysitter get a better job to help with the family income.Need advice with an awkward play date situation?
Ask the babysitter what she thinks.
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