My Grandpa Died - Parents React

[Sandbox Sally]

Oh, I'm so sorry! Like mamabear said, how they deal with finding back up care is not your concern, so don't even think about it.

In the future you might consider insisting that parents have an emergency back-up plan- I do, and I never feel bad about taking a day off for doctor's appointments, illness, etc.

It's right in the contract that they all sign - "please understand that you must have back up care in case of emergency or illness on my part. It does happen, and I suggest that every family be prepared"

[SecondAve]

Safe travels and many prayers to you and your family.

[sunnydays]

So sorry for the loss of your grandpa. I went through the same thing right before Christmas when my grandma died. I also had to travel across the country to be with my mom and the rest of the family. To top it off, I came down with a nasty stomach bug on the night after my grandma went into the hospital (maybe it was stress), so I had to close the next day and then ended up having to take an entire week off in total in addition to the days I had already planned to be closed around Christmas. I was worried about my dc families, but they were all really understanding and I knew it was most important to be with family. I am so sorry your dc families have been so rude. It is their problem not yours. If they were in your place, they would not sacrifice their own family to make things convenient for their daycare families. Try not to think about them and if they leave over this, then good riddance to them! Take care of yourself! Hugs!

[mamabearto3]

i am sorry about your loss dont over think their reactions you have better things to worry about like your mom

[monkeymama]

I am so sorry for your loss.

I am seriously speechless at the thoughtless, rude and selfish reaction from your daycare parents...I have to have minor surgery next week and am taking 2 days off...all but 1 family was completely understanding...I cant believe some people have no empathy!

[Sandbox Sally]

Thanks everyone.

[godsgirl]

I am so sorry for your loss. Don't feel bad for taking the time off and for their poor reactions. If it was their family they would've done the same thing. Sending hugs your way

[zoomama]

i'm so sorry to hear about your loss, and that you're having such a heartless reaction from some of the families. i hate to say this, but some people are utterly selfish and have thought ONLY for themselves. i am learning that the hard way today with one of my long-time families as well. it's hurtful, and it's hard not to take these things personally, but it's just the way it is. don't let them make what's already hard any harder. sometimes the people who want us to be the softest most caring people in the world force us to harden our hearts and be tough.