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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I get it.  I’ve been mostly a SAHM for 30 years.  I’ve worked part time, but never more than about 12 hours a week.  [b]People will always try to take advantage of you.[/b]  Learn to say no. You don’t need to offer an excuse or provide a reason.  Just say, “That won’t work for me, sorry”.  And change the subject.

I SAH to spend time with MY kids.  Not to babysit other people’s kids. I was always happy to host play dates with other parents during the day.  Afternoons and evenings were family time. [/quote]

Same here.  Isn't it curious how some people think they can impose on you and you are somehow obligated to them?

If there is one lesson I learned from that stage of life, it's don't be too friendly to people who are making motions to make these kinds of requests.  Be very cold, even if you come across as rude.  It's better to let them know clearly from the get-go not to even think about asking, than it is to deal with the fallout when you have to put the brakes on the arrangement because it's become ridiculous.  They never understand, and they absolutely never appreciate the kindness with which you tried to help them out.[/quote]

Be rude to be kind.  Great life motto.  [/quote]

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