I won't compromise on anything in my contract. Every time I had done it in the past I was upset about it later. I had done so may favors but each time I found later that it wasn't really a need on the part of the parent, but a want.

I had one family telling me that finances are hard and they had to find a car for hubby to get to work in when they first came. I have them a break on fees and only charged them half price for one of their children. A couple of days later, they found a car and I was so happy for them as they seemed quite stressed out. Their son told me a few months later that dad was bringing the BMW to pick him up. I figured the little guy made a mistake. I mentioned it to dad and he let me know he did indeed purchase a brand new BMW. That was the last favor I ever gave anyone.