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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, $16-$18 for a single child is above average in DC.[b] Also, the PP who says twice the pay for twice the work is wrong because twins are not twice the work. That's just silly.[/b]

In DC, $14-$16/hr is typical for a single child. I'd offer a candidate $16-$18/hr for twins, depending on her experience and the age of the children.[/quote]

Nanny Here: I'd have to politely disagree with you. I nanny for twin 1 year olds and it can be HARD work. I've cared for 4 kids before and twins seem to be harder then that. It's double the diapers, double the temper tantrums, double the feedings, double the whining, etc. Sure, there are twins out there that are easier then others but I wouldn't say that it's not hard work..because it is.[/quote]

I'm also a nanny.  I've cared for two sets of twins, starting with newborn preemies and caring for them until age 4 (first set) and 1 (current set).  My experience is nothing like what you describe.  It is a challenge, but there are many advantages.  Once you're past the first year, it becomes much easier: they are on a similar nap schedule, eat the same food, are interested in the same toys/outings and have a playmate.  It sounds to me like your problem isn't twins; it's bratty kids.  You can find those in any family.[/quote]

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