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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve been with my current host family since G3 was 3-months-old and they’re some of the best people I’ve ever worked for.   We were all very lucky to be with in a share with a family that was just as great.  A similarly aged boy who got along really well with G3.  Unfortunately they moved away last month and the family I found to replace him has been a nightmare.

The family lied about so much.  Their child’s schedule, behavior, how they discipline to name a few.  The boy is a little older than G3 but way behind developmentally (closer to a 24-30 month old) and is incredibly violent, aggressive and destructive.   He started last Monday and it was awful.  I had a long hard discussion with parents and they were super dismissive of my concerns.   I really tried my best to curb behaviors and make it work and essentially gave them an ultimatum on Friday.  Today has been even worse.  Host DB was home to see behavior and essentially said after today he doesn’t want the child in his home again.  I agree.  It’s truly that bad.   However, I do feel a bit guilty about not giving this family two weeks.  If I was their personal nanny I’d work through it, but it’s not fair to my lovely host family or sweet G3 to have this child around any longer.

This is the first time I’ve had a share go south.  I’m dreading the conversation, I’ve never been in a situation like this.

Any help with how to professionally but firmly let the family know I will no longer be caring for their child starting tomorrow?  I’m totally ok with not getting paid for today.  [/quote]
“Incredibly violent, aggressive and destructive” and you’re worried about how to dismiss him “professionally”?? You HAVE to be a troll. Or super stupid.[/quote]

Nope.  Just a profesional who takes her job very seriously.

I can’t control this family or their child’s behaviors.  I, however, can conduct how I conduct myself.  I understand that’s a foreign concept to many. [/quote]

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