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[quote=Anonymous]My older sister frequently asked me for free child care when I was home for breaks during college. I was fine with that- I saw it as something family members do for each other; they were my niece and nephew and I had free time, and someday she would return the favor (I assumed) so I didn't question it too much. Fast forward 15 years. Her kids are young adults. When we all rent a beach house together but my husband can't make it I don't ever get a break. I've learned that "it takes a village" was a one-way street. It takes an act of congress to free me up to go out for a 45 minute run. My kids are 7 and 2.5 and easy-going; the most they ask for is someone to play with. I don't get it, but I don't say anything because my sister will freeze me out for years for anything that could be construed as criticism. I think you're right to avoid the situation.[/quote]
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