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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love a former charge dearly so I do what I do for her.  However, my stunningly unappreciative former employers are still as rude as they were when I worked for them.  Never a heartfelt thank you; rarely an inclusion; never a sincere generous gesture toward me.

[b]Former MB asked if I would like to spend Monday with my beloved former charge since she didn't have school and she and Her husband has some things they needed to get done.  Like anytime I spend with this child, it will be free (I spend six or so hours with her every week and never asked for nor expected pay)   After I agreed, the former MB said, "Make sure she brushes her teeth and let us know when you are going to bring her back so I can plan dinner."[/b]  No thank you.  This sort of thing is simply who she and her husband are.  Ungrateful and rude.  And always were this way.

Yes, I know - I am an idiot, a doormat, and a fool - but I love their child.  She was my first full time charge and I have been with her since birth.  I would do anything for this child so I just have to put her parents out of my head.  Just a vent here.  [/quote]

Sounds like free babysitting to me, if you are visiting when they need you to do other things.  6 hours a week sounds like a lot.  I hope this will evolve as the child gets older and you can maintain the relationship without providing free child care.  Did they at least remember you with some sort of Christmas gift?[/quote]

OP here.  Yes, a small gift - about one/tenth the value of what I purchased for their child and, again, no thank you even written on the gift tag.

However, the posters above have been 100% correct.  This is a lesson I have to learn and never expect a "thank you".  I do love this child and am happy to still have her in my life.  That is enough.

Happy New Year - and thank you, All!  [/quote]

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