I was sick one day last week and I do not get paid sick days. All my parents gave me cheques for the full amount and did not deduct the sick day. I contacted all my parents and let them know the mistake and asked if they could bring a new cheque today, no problem.

My one new DC parent (been with me now 3 wks) gave the new cheque and asked for the old one. I said sure, I left it upstairs but I could give it back at the end of the day or just rip it up. She looked all nervous (I guess that I now had 2 cheques). She emails me later and asks for the old cheque to be returned at the end of the day as she would feel more comfortable with this. No problem I say. I know trust needs to be developed but it kind of made me pause for a moment. 1) I told them about the error instead of just pocketing the money and pleading innocence if I was "discovered." 2) You leave your child with me everyday and therefore trust me with your child but not with your money?? Just a vent...I'm done.