Being taken advantage of

[treeholm]

I do not charge a late fee because I do not want parents to think that being late is an option. I am a university professor and have to leave on time to teach. I close at 5. Only once has a parent come at 5 minutes past 5, and I was already in my car while my hubby had the child outside ready to go. They got the message. They usually arrive 15 minutes before closing just to be safe, or to give them leeway in case of traffic issues. They know if they are late, they will be terminated. This business closes at 5, just like any other business.