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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think what you did was fine.  But the parents asked that you not continue so you have to stop.  [/quote]

This is the right answer, but I'd add some nuance.

I'm guessing that one reason you put them down at the same time is that it's easier and more straightforward for you. Bedtimes can be a challenge and sometimes it's just easier to do two kids at one if they are very close in age because it's easier to get two little kids to brush their teeth together than one at a time, easier to read books to both at the same time, etc. And then once they are down, you're done, and that's a really good feeling.

I get where they might be coming from on this because kid sleep schedules can be tricky. Also, if they recently move the older kid's bedtime by 30 minutes, that's a specific choice that indicates they had a reason. So I get why they might be frustrated.

But since you are an unpaid family member, you get more of a say than a paid nanny would. The arrangement has to work for you. If putting them down separately is making your babysitting nights a lot harder or less pleasant, I absolutely think it's worth it to raise that with them and see if you can come up with a solution that works for everyone. I'm someone who thinks caregivers deserve accommodations too, assuming it doesn't compromise a child's well being.[/quote]

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