Yup, definitely a sore spot with me, too!! >
I just think that it's sad. I used to care for three kids, and their mom was a single mom with a full time job. I understood that she needed "her" time, but when she had a day off, they were still here for 9 and a half to ten hours in a day. Hey, no matter to me, since she had paid me for that day.... but what are your kids thinking?? Mom has the day off (and they were older, so they knew she wasn't working) but chooses not to spend even an extra hour with them. She totally timed it to pick them up at exactly 5:30 on the dot.
This is why we end up with kids just desperately seeking attention when they come to our home... because they sure aren't getting it at home. Sad.