For some it probably works well but I cared for a friend's son and while we didn't have an issue and are still friends, I can see that it could get awkward pretty quickly. I have one friend who I am extremely close with and we tend to think alike on almost everything. We have discussed it and I would most likely care for her children when has them. Other than her, I don't think I would look after friend's children anymore. I don't even like to look after friends of a friend as I just don't want to mess up a friendship.

It would be hard to say no too family but I don't think I would look after family either. I like to keep my business separate from my personal life and when you mix in friends and family that becomes impossible.

However, friend or family or total stranger, they all would be required to sign the same contract.