Group Dynamics...

[Dayhome Mamma]

I had a similar situation where i had a boy I loved grow to be a bit more of a hassle than I expected after about a year of care with us (I think a part of it had to do with his parents pressuring him into potty training which was part of the reason we had to part) Either way, i noticed the same things when he was gone....He wasn't a bad boy at all, he was super sweet, but a handful and very energetic and excitable. And as soon as he was gone, I felt like I got my house and dayhome back. And so did everyone else that lives here as well as both my assistants. Sometimes its hard to notice these things when you're right in it every day. But we sure did see the difference and we've been way happier and more peaceful ever since! I always say its your life, its your sanity, why make your life harder than necessary when you have the right to choose who you care for? thats one of your advantages as opposed to working for someone at a centre. I believe The job is challenging enough with a group of "well behaved" kids. But that's just my opinion. In the end it depends what you're willing to live or work with. But I would also think about how him staying is affecting the other children for sure.