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[quote=Anonymous]I started working with a family and had a question about how to handle summer time. I am paid $10 for hours with the baby and it goes to $12 when her brother is home from morning preschool. I did discuss before hiring that if there would additional children, I would expect the rate increase. Over spring break, their two older children were home. I mentioned the increased rate and was told that since they are 11 and stay home alone I was not watching them and would not be paid extra. I was told in front of the 11 year olds that I am not to cook for or entertain them. But with out fail each day, they asked me to help make their breakfast and lunches (which I did) and also said 15 times throughout the day, that they were bored and asked what they should do. I then had to think of activities for them. I understand that MB leaves them alone for short periods of time. But I am not sure how to handle this situation. for example, my car fits two car seats and nothing more. I want to take the younger kids to the pool and out for picnics, etc once summer hits.  When I discussed summer plans with MB she said it wouldn't be fair to take just two kids to the pool and not all, so it would be better for me to just stay home. How should I go about saying that doesn't seem fair to me and the two toddlers to be stuck inside all summer when there are so many parks and activities in our community? If I'm not "watching the older two" why am I stuck at home since they can't fit in my car? I would really like to handle this professionally and respectfully but am getting mad and resentful at feeling possibly taken advantage of. Advice would be great!   [/quote]

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