Ouch MeMe, that really sucks! Ah, the first horrible year while you learn the 'red flags' in families you wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole after a few years of experience. Unfortunately, most of us started out that way for the first few years. There's definitely a learning curve when it comes to interviewing and accepting clients and perfecting our contracts. I wish you much luck with your next clients. Always remember that you are in charge of your business and the parents sign contracts and must be held to what they agreed. It's a legal piece of paper, that contract.