What would be the best and most polite way to tell someone you can no longer babysit their baby? I…
What would be the best and most polite way to tell someone you can no longer babysit their baby? I hate to do this but I just honestly can’t handle him and especially since I’m taking on another toddler soon. I’ve been babysitting him for almost a month and it’s just got worse instead of better. I don’t want to upset anyone but I can’t keep babysitting him. Help please 😩😩😩
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Just tell them you don't think your a good fit for their son
Penelope ·
You just have to be honest.
Casey··
Мама дочки (1 год)
I guess you’re right I just hate disappointing people 😔
MB·
Be honest but give them a time frame for sure
Casey··
Мама дочки (1 год)
What would be a good time frame?
Casey·
Мама дочки (1 год)
Does this sound okay? The only one that I think will be upset will be my cousin (the moms co-worker) because she isn’t a big “baby person” and she doesn’t like for him to be at the office they work at because he makes so much noise but I don’t want to upset her either 😩 I feel like I’m in such a hard place now 😭😭😭
Penelope ··
I would also include a end date in the message.
Elizabeth Hebert··
I would say something like “It’s getting harder to give him all the attention he needs, while also taking care of the girls, and Justine’s niece soon too. I’ll give you _______ time to find other care for him, but I need him out by _________. I’m sorry for putting you in this position, but I feel it’s best for everyone.”
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Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (19 нед.)
Be completely honest. Tell them you feel overwhelmed and you can no longer babysit their son because he requires more attention than you initially thought on top of having to babysit other kids. &’ That it would be best if he was to be with another babysitter who is a better fit for him. Give them a week or two, to find a new sitter.
Casey·
Мама дочки (1 год)
Thanks so much ladies! I changed the message around and sent it and she is very understanding. She asked if she needed to pick him up and I told her I could finish out the day and I was very sorry that I really thought I could handle it and she said she completely understands and it’s okay. I feel so relived now I hate that I couldn’t do it for her but I guess sometimes you have to do what’s best for you and not everyone else.