Do you ever feel guilty?

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I think a lot of the time it isn't a case of paying when they feel like it but not a lot of parents want to openly admit to us that they are going through struggles or that they have poor money management skills. It's besides the point as their bill still needs to be paid, and on time, but if they were struggling to pay their credit card bill for example, you shouldn't just ignore it, but call the company and discuss payment options. I would much sooner a parent approach me about payment issues and even late pick up issues and see if we can work things out rather than me have to chase them because they are afraid to confront the problem and can't swallow their pride. It doesn't mean I am going to let them dictate to me when payment will be but I am human and compassionate and understand that some times people get into sticky situations regardless of the cause and sometimes need to be cut a break. Yes their are the moronic parents who always pay late but brag about their next trip overseas while grandma cares for the kid, or comes in with a coffee in hand or showing off new clothes, but not everyone is like this and I think it is good to remember not to paint everyone with the same brush because of these types of parents.