Do you ever feel guilty?

[Other Mummy]

Don't feel guilty. Does the telephone company or hydro company feel guilty when you incur late fees? You are providing a service, the fact that you enjoy their child and that they are good people is a bonus, but a service is a service. No matter how "GOOD" a family is...they are looking out for their best interests, if you renag on your policy and contract regarding late fees..then they will not look at you as a serious businesswoman but as the lady down the street who babysits because of her great love of children. Seriously. Start charging late fees from day 1 otherwise you will be walked on. As for "making money of them" ummm.yeah, that's why we are in this business. I certainly don't do it cause I love to take care of other people's children and getting paid is a bonus. Nope.