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Euphoric !
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Starting to feel at home...
"Nope. I've been promoted. I'm now a small business owner providing quality child care services to my community." (Ok, that might come off a bit saucy but it's what I'd be thinking. )
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just reply "yes I am still running my own home daycare". if they want to call that babysitting then so be it.
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You could say "I haven't babysat since I was a teenager but yes I am still running my home daycare"
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I agree with Mickyc. Unless they say it purposely trying to offend you don't let it bother you! You know what you do.
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Euphoric !
Thank you ladies, the SIL's are a judgmental group so when I hear the question from them it makes me feel defensive which makes me mad at myself as I am very proud of my daycare and don't like my industry and colleagues called babysitters.
Daisy, I especially like "I've been promoted" and I think I will use that with a big smile.
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I have the same problem, a baby shower in 2 weeks, and I'm already dreading it...keep the suggestions coming!
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I would probably reply with just a "Yep" and then either walk away and talk to someone else, go grab a quick snack or use the bathroom and take a quick deep breath. Ignorance is bliss! I have a neighbour that asks me that every time they see me which is multiple times per week and I answer with "yep" and then turn away or keep on walking. I don't care that they understand the difference and don't care to try and explain to them the difference either.
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"Oh gosh no, I haven't babysat since I was 15 yrs old. I run a home daycare if that's what you mean"
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If they were saying it to be rude or condescending, I would set them straight. Politely of course lol
If they mean nothing by it, I answer their question but make a point to say "yes, I'm still running my own daycare" and would share the difference if they were interested to hear.
I think our career is still looked at by a lot of people who don't "get it" and don't understand the importance of our roles in child development. Anytime I can help inform them of this, I do. I think we all should if we want to be looked at with respect and be taken seriously.
PS. Happy ECE week!!! ( I think it's the same week everywhere?)
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