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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here - Aunt is the most wonderful, kind, and generous person but I did not want to leave her with nothing. I did not want to seem like we were taking advantage of her. I ended up venmoing her $750.  She immediately got insulted and sent it right back to me. So there's that. We talked about it. She said "how dare you pay me to watch my nieces and nephews. I'm so excited to spend the week with them." I then told her when we dropped them off I would leave a credit card just in case. She pushed back but I'm doing it anyway. I'll give it to my 13 year old if she continues to balk. Better safe than sorry. [/quote]
I agree with the Aunt.  Do not push back.  What does that mean, better safe than sorry.  Are you saying she literally can't afford to do whatever she is planning?  If that is not the case, stop pushing the money on her.  Seriously, it is insulting and it interferes with your relationship.  Do not listen to most of DCUM on this.  DCUM doesn't know how to do family.  Don't treat her like a babysitter or a nanny.  Instead, send her something nice (gift or giftcard to favorite place) AFTER it's done.  [/quote]

Agree. My sister would have reacted the same way and she is poor!!  With my sister, is probably being a bag of groceries with some of the kids favorite vacation breakfasts and snacks. [/quote]

O.k....that is why you offer to leave money and possibly a credit card.  Your sister wouldn't have to use the credit card and she could leave the money untouched but it'll be there if an emergency comes up and she does need it.

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