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Money Moral Dilemma: Should my mum help with our childcare costs while she's on holiday?
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Unbelievable! You get free childcare and peace of mind all year round and, instead of being grateful and showing appreciation, you want to squeeze yet some more out of your mum. Please demand that she pays for your childcare while she is away, so she realises how little you love and appreciate her and maybe she will be too busy to help in the future. It would serve you right.3
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I am shocked that you even have to ask this question, how much does she save you a year. I hope your mum never sees this question, it would be a deal breaker if i was your mum. How ungrateful you are.2
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This has to be a joke question.
Do you seriously want someone to pay you money because they're not doing you a favour for free anymore?
If you asked me to pay towards it I would.... but then I'd charge you for every pick-up after that date4 -
This has to be the most unanimous response to a MMD I've ever seen.
I absolutely agree, that if this is real the person really needs to take a good look at themselves.3 -
This question breaks my heart.
Shame on you!
I hope your mother reads your dilemma posted and charges you for every school pick up.
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Just think of it this way - how would you feel if your mum suddenly asked you to pay her for her childcare services? And is she not allowed to go on holiday just because it will inconvenience you financially? My jaw would literally drop to the floor if my son or daughter had asked this question. You are the parent and your children are your responsibility, not anyone else’s!3
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You're having a laugh...right??? Your mum should be living life and going away whenever she wants to and you should just suck it up and cover the additional childcare.3
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I never ask my mum and dad for money If ever they can't help to pick my boys up on the day that they help! I'm grateful of their help and that it does save me money! I appreciate them helping. So no I wouldn't ask for money whilst they go on a holiday.2
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No, absolutely not! How greedy & ungrateful can you get?2
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Spoiler alert! They are not her children.3
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