Is it wrong to ask for pay for babysitting grandchildren when you are babysitting on a full time basis?

Question

Is it wrong to ask for pay for babysitting grandchildren when you are babysitting on a full time basis?

Answer 1

Goodness no, if my mom was looking after my kid on a full time basis I would definitely pay her.

Answer 2

I don't think it is wrong at all..I don't expect anybody to watch my kids for free no matter what the relation is..

Answer 3

If it is full time then No.  If it is on the weekends or every once and a while then yes.  If it is full itm you should give them a discount htough.

Answer 4

No.  I think my mom is going to watch my sister's twins-to-be for free when she goes back to work and I think she's getting taken advantage of.

Answer 5

No it isn't.  I paid my mother for watching my children.  A grandmother should not be taken for granted.  I think it is wrong for children not to offer the money.

Answer 6

Not at all.  Grandparents should never be expected to do this full time for free.  

Answer 7

I don't think its wrong, I used to pay my mom to watch my kids, when she watched them full time. You know your daughter/son better than anyone. How do you think they would react to you asking to be paid? Some people might have a problem with it, everyone seems  to think just because you are family it should be free. Which would be fine if it wasn't a full time thing.  

Answer 8

No, if it's full time you deserve pay. You didn't choose to have those kids and you shouldn't be responsible for them, beyond occasional "helping out" on a date night or weekend. Since you're going above and beyond that, yes, you deserve pay.