I had a similar experience to Apples and bananas...I had a parent who came off as quite abrupt in the interview and asked a lot of questions I had never been asked before...did a really thorough look around etc. BUT, I knew her child had already been in 2 daycares and she jsut couldn't afford to make another mistake...so I gave them a chance. They have been with me for 2 months now and I have had zero problems with the parent in terms of respect etc. Her child is also coming along really well and starting to thrive...when he came to me he was kind of angry and defiant (well he is a two year old)....but he is now happy, smiley, and positive most of the time I was really nervous to to take them on, but it has worked out really well. So, the parent in this case may just be really nervous and worried about sending her baby to a stranger. You may find that she loosens up if you take her on (the parent in my case has really loosened up...it only took a week or two as she began to trust me). However, of course, if she seemed disrespectful or rude, then you may choose not to work with her.