Hey all !
I think this is more of a vent than a question but I need to get some stuff out or I think I'll just go nuts.
I've been caring for this kid whom I'm also related to for about 5 months now and it's not SUPER bad but it hasn't been great. Parents pick up later (up to 30 minutes sometimes) whiteout notice (even after I made it clear I WANT TO KNOW WHEN YOU DROP OFF AND PICK UP), the kid has had hitting problems now he's into tantrums and screaming when things wont go his way. I never know if it's the HULK or little Lambie that I'm getting in the morning. Sometimes he arrives all is well sometimes he arrives screaming. He throws toys for what seems to be no reason, he'll grab other children's faces either by anger or just because. It's not everyday like this but I'm already feeling like I hate my job because of this. I realized it today as he is the only child I have and normally I would be happy and enjoying some quieter moments but I'm still feeling stressed and frustrated. I know he's over indulged at home doesn't get enough sleep and to me he eats way to many sweets for a 22 month old. I know the family too well which may be the source of the frustration I have. I do tell the parents when something is not ok with me and all that but I still feel a lot of pressure because it's family and I got MIL on my back. With all of this I'm finding it hard to connect with the little dude and I dread mornings. I'm not sure if it's just me or a phase I'm going through but I am feeling very unhappy with my job. I guess I'm wondering if any of you had gone through some difficult times making you question the daycare business. To me it seems related to this specific child but I KNOW if I term him it will be a huge family drama and I don't have a big enough reason to term him I think. Yes he has some issues but other than me being tired of it I don't fear it's interfering with the safety and well being of others.
Can any one share their thoughts and wisdom please to help me figure this one out ?