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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So you want free childcare but don't want that person to be comfortable?

Good luck. Are you prepared to find alternate childcare if she backs out? Who else do you trust to watch your children while you are overseas? Would you rather cancel the trip or trust your MILs judgement?[/quote]

If MIL is so codependent or so incapable of caregiving that she isn't comfortable without her boyfriend, even though she's done this several times in the past with no other adult, then yes. I would not want the free childcare in this situation and would cancel the trip or find other care.[/quote]
Are you OP? It's a real possibility that she needs to be prepared for. I'm not being flippant. If she decides she won't come if he can't, it may put OP in a sticky situation. [/quote]

Im not being flippant either. I would absolutely look for other care or cancel the trip. Pressuring people for childcare when they're reluctant for *any* reason is a bad idea.[/quote]

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