As a parent, wouldn't you look out for your own childrens' interest first? I don't mean that it is okay to trounce on us caregivers, but I just think it is realistic that parents will make decisions based on what they think is best for their children.

Quote Originally Posted by mom-in-alberta View Post
When I had my daughter in Sept, I only took a month off. I spoke very often with parents about what the process was going to be, what to expect, asked them what their plans were, and so on.
I had one family that said "we'll be back" and then "we won't" and then said yes again.
2 days before I re-opened, I called THEM (they didn't even have the courtesy to call me) and they told me they were continuing with the system that they had been using while I was off. Various family members.
My lesson? No matter what, these folks look out for themselves first, and then they think of you. And I say that as UN-cynically as possible. Not a pessimist, just a realist.