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[quote=Anonymous]To be fully frank, this is mostly all my fault. I was have allowed too much room for other parents to step in and "take advantage" of my kindness. I put it in quotes because I feel like it was my mostly my fault, so I don't blame them. However, I would like to reset the relatioship and somehow gently ease out of being the default "i am running late, can you grab my kids", or "i have to go in early, can i drop my kids of at your house for an hour before school", or "since you are goint to the pool/mall can by daughter tag along", "i have to work late/going out of town - can my daughter sleep over" for over 24 hr sleepover! this happens 3 to 4 times a week. I am not exaggerating. Help me, how do I slip out of this? They know i am generally available and are somewhat familiar with my schedule, i do work full time so i do have to drive to the office, but on a relatively flexible schedule. I am sick of it because i have 3 kids and adding 2 more, albeit wonderful ones, is a lot of work and throws off the dynamic with my own children - especially since it is soooo often. Help me please![/quote]

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