VENTING - First bounced cheque

[loulou]

Yikes! I had this problem with a family I gave them the benefit of the doubt once and it turned into a habit and all went down hill. The mom and dad were getting separated and would both always claim it was the others week to pay and pretend they didn't know money was owing. They would also claim to not get my phone calls or emails. As soon as I was paid in full I did an immediate termination.
Good Luck!!

[Monday 2 Friday Mama]

Just a quick update on the situation for everyone...Mom showed up with an apology and last weeks dues in cash this afternoon at pick up, which was what I had asked her to do. I explained that I MUST have current, accurate, contact information in the event that her daughter becomes sick or injured while in my care. I don't know if she really "gets it" though. She had a real poker face & english is not her first language (she's not the most talkative person at the best of times) So I honestly don't know if she understands a) how serious this is and b) that I am ticked off by this whole fiasco. I confirmed with her that she has adequate funds to cover this week's cheque, but I will be depositting her cheque separately from here on in. That way if it bounces I won't have to bother the other parents - I'll know it's this family's cheque that was the problem. I'm also going to take the advice that was offered here - this incident is her one "freebie" The next cheque that bounces will result in a cash only policy for her family, and I will begin looking for a replacement family. (oh - and I did "check" the numbers provided to confirm that they were correct this time around) Thanks again to everyone who weighed in - it was hugely helpful to feel that I had all this support !