Stick to your policies not matter what

[playfelt]

I have made exceptions for parents along the way on some things but yes there are some rules that sorry I will not compromise on no matter what. But the family has to earn that trust first. They have to have shown me that they are willing to go the extra mile to meet my rules before we can even talk exceptions. It is just like raising our own kids - for those that have teens they will understand. Just because you have a curfew rule of 9pm doesn't mean you can't make it 10pm on the night they are going to a movie that doesn't start till 7 etc. It doesn't mean they will take advantage of it every time they are out or argue for the change constantly. They just know that when there is a true need you will consider the change. Our daycare parents are very much like raising teens for sure.