Help my friend needs a baby sitter?Help

Question

Help my friend needs a baby sitter?Help

I met one of my son's best friends Mother about 2 months ago! shes single and asked me if I can pick them up from school and keep the 2 boys with me till 6pm since I don't work. I feel bad saying no.

How can I tell her nicely that I really Can't ?

I have 3 kids of my own a 10,3 and 10 month old they are a handle full plus her kids are not well behave they run off they don't listen I can't do it =0(

She wants me Mon-Fri till 6pm for one school year..

Answer 1

Is she paying you? I'm assuming not, so I would tell her that it has gotten to be too much to handle, and there are after school programs available for childcare. (They are state run, so if she can't afford it, the state will pay) maybe research it or her, and show her so she isn't left in the dark.

Answer 2

actually that IS quite a commitment and she should know that. i can totally understand you and suggest that you tell her that it simply is too much for you

Answer 3

Just say you cannot do it, there are childminders and afterschool clubs about.

Answer 4

just say 2 her sorry but its 2 much 4 me and i cant do it alone so put hem in a after school club

Answer 5

You mean you're not capable of telling someone that you are just not up to watching anymore children than your own?  Grow a back bone honey or you'll be everyone's doormat.