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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When we do this, we pay for everything unless the child is bringing something home as a gift or souvenir.

So a tee shirt?  guest pays
Small light up toy for sibling: kid pays

The only exception is if the item is something the kids want together (matching shirts, for example) - then I pay.  Precovid - when we flew- we also didn’t pay for airfare. [/quote]

You don't pay for airfare!?[/quote]

Ha, no, sorry, not sorry. We typically spend a lot of money on vacations. Adding extra kids to escape rooms, restaurants, amusement parks, etc., is more than generous. Heck, one quick fun stop for sbux and I’m out $30-$40 for just the kids, no adults. [/quote]

Not really. [/quote]

Not everyone wants a break and you just want the extra kids to entertain yours.  [/quote]

I’m the poster to pats for everything it airfare and souvenirs (but do buy souvenirs if the kids all want to match). This 100% is not to entertain my kids. I can do that and they can do that themselves. It’s a massive responsibility, extremely expensive and can be stressful at times. We end up needing two cars because of the extra kids. Getting to the airport means taking two Ubers each trip.  Swimming in an ocean means two adults are watching 4-5 kids all the time - even teens. You have one sick or one injured and one parent has to devote all energy on that one kid. Do you seriously think we do this because we want our kids to have a playmate or company?  We could just plan a trip with another family if that’s all we wanted - no stress, no expense, etc.

Someone posted above asking what we’ve spent. The last time we went, we flew from VA to CA. I am guessing we spent thousands of extra dollars, excluding the need to rent a second car - which we wouldn’t have needed to do if we didn’t have the extra kids) and excluding housing. We paid for all admission tickets (including to amusement parks), food, entertainment, etc.

It’s offensive to think people take other kids on vacation to get a break from their kids. [/quote]

Then stop doing it. Nobody is twisting your arm (except maybe your kid). My kids have gone on vacation with friends a couple of times. It's fine, but honestly my kids could take it or leave it. I feel no obligation to reciprocate, especially since we go on very few vacations and I have no desire to take on another kid. Plus, my kids have never asked! Just like they never really asked for playdates when they were little. [/quote]

Not really a social family are you?  [/quote]

Or, maybe people see right through you.  [/quote]

No, my friends aren’t passive aggressive.  They would be honest if they didn’t want their kid to go.  And I respect them much more than you’re....YES......BUT.   :roll: [/quote]

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