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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: Her mom is a single mom and works odd hour's in sales. She's doing the best she can. It's funny how everyone is assuming I'm doing a bad job taking care of her. We have no screen time at my house and the majority of the time I am playing with both children. I have to make dinner and clean up. I can't host at her house for lots of reasons. They have snakes is the biggest thing. I also accepted a lower pay because I host at my house. I really care about my charge. I take her to the beach and lots of activities on the weekend. I read with her and we go through educational notebooks. I cook lots of healthy meals for both kids. I know this setup is not the norm for dcum but some parents do work odd hours and they need childcare. And lot's of Americans can't afford a private nanny.
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We do understand that. What we are reacting to is your characterization of her as "annoying," and your initial post that basically made it sound like you cringe when she gets near you.

We're telling you that a babysitter focused on her toddler and taking care of her own home is in no way going to compensate for a child missing the attention of her parent(s) -- surely she has a dad somewhere. The fact that you are reacting with annoyance rather than compassion tells me you're overextended and not that interested in this child.

Everything you describe above, btw, except maybe workbooks, where I imagine you give her assignments and help as needed, are things you are doing with BOTH kids. I have a 7-year-old and a 2-year-old (and a 6 and 4-year-old, but that's not as relevant). The 7-year-old loves playing with the 2-year-old, but not all day. He wants to do big-kid things, like legos, and reading, and cooking, and climbing, and having a real conversation.[/quote]

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