Seriously...are all parents unreliable

[kidlove]

I hear ya meme...this job has it's terrific "ups" but also MANY yucky "downs". I have learned more about people in general over the years of having this day care than the rest of my life. I have learned there are all kinds of people in this world and just because you are a grown up, doesn't mean you are grown up! Some people expect something for nothing, some people only think of themselves and their needs, and when most people are done with your services, they are done with you! I have even had some of the greatest families for years, had ups and downs with the kids but for the most part developed really great relationships with them over the time I cared for their kids, then when it's time for them to pack up and take their child off to the next step in life, what do I get? nothing...not even a thanks for all your help...not to mention a thanks for helping me raise my child for the last 4 years. It's hard to always keep a positive spin on what we do when it seems we are getting more flack, judgement, and downright ungratefullness rather than appreciation but, we have to remember why we are doing the job...the kids and the paycheck, not for all the Thanks...although it's what seems to keep me going especially during the hard times, it is just an added bonus to be appreciated openly by parents.
sorry you had all those drop on you at once, that stinks and before the holidays none the less, keep your chin up and look for better replacements.....the y are out there. Seem fewer and farther between in the world today, too many self serving people are walking the earth now, rather than the appreciative ones that once seemed more dominant. Take a look around, even kids are less selfless. sad really...makes a job like this 10 times more difficult. Your not alone!!