You know starshine, I think that is what is bothering me the most.....you hit the nail on the head! I dont feel valued, I feel like the idiot they picked to "watch" their kid and do what they say from 7:30-5:30 every day!!!!!!!!!! Thats the problem. I agree, I have had sssooooo many parents come to me and ask for advice or even listen when I talk, they dont really do either, and it pisses me off! not because I want to tell them what to do, or have them do everything I suggest, but for the simple fact of feeling valued by the parent. uuuuuugh! it just upsets me so.