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[quote=Anonymous]1st HM here. We are at the point when extensions/next year AP is coming up. We have only 1 kid. We have a decent AP, loves DC, does very little with kid even when activities are scheduled, bad driving, is an ok roommate, very sweet. I go above and beyond for AP; AP has no real rules or restrictions, very predictable schedule with no nights or weekends etc. --not sure it's appreciated - did get a comment about "not going to Hawaii on vacation or having a suite" like her friends (I haven't been on vacation in 4 years, so no not going on a fancy one now when money is tighter; AP has private room/bathroom).

I can honestly say it's been really hard on us hosting. We just don't think another year of being parents to toddler and a teen is doable.

Not 100% sure we should quit program or if it's just this AP?

Pros: no daycare drop off; DC rarely gets sick; DC/AP love each other dearly; safety (when not driving), weekly pay is manageable

Cons: less hours than really needed (an extra hour would be so helpful); ancillary expenses are insane; limited social interaction with other kids; privacy; driving; constantly leaving work due to AP commitments; my house looks like a bomb went off; strain in marriage (DH isn't a fan)

Quit or try new AP?[/quote]

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