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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It should not but just because you are a SAHM does not automatically make you a great child caretaker. I think it likely has more to do with the price point at which middle class moms feel that taking on another kid would be worth it. They are likely doing it for some extra money - not to pay the bills and so are willing to forgo the idea entirely if they do not find someone willing to pay what they feel is worth it. That does not necessarily mean they ARE better. They could be or they could just be less reliant on the job for paying the bills. [/quote]

I agree. I assume that $15 or so is simply the pricepoint that makes the commitment worth it to them.

I would be willing to consider that rate if (1) I were looking for daycare, and (2) I really liked the SAHM. However, this is unlikely to happen because at the rate of $15+ per hour, I can easily find someone who will be a nanny in my home. I prefer this.

Second, I just can't shake the fact that most moms offering to take in one or two kids are basically proposing to run an unlicensed daycare. "I'm a mom and good with kids, and I have a room full of toys" isn't enough for me to go on. The mom would have to be licensed or be someone I already trusted.

Probably I am a little suspicious, but I like things to either be on my turf (so-to-speak) or have oversight. So I think it's fair for a SAHM to advertise at these rates; I just wouldn't be one of the clients. If others are willing, all power to them.[/quote]

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