I paid 80.00 a week for my family to keep my baby, I was going to have to pay someone any who, why not family so that I could trust my baby was taken care of.
Having someone you trust to watch your kids is worth a lot. Also when I watched my grand child I had to keep my house warmer and a lot more fruit and things I really couldn’t afford to eat myself .
You decided to have a child … not your grandma , not your mama , You. So it is not one else’s responsibility but your own. You want the child watched you pay regardless who it is
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If it’s used as day care absolutely pay her or at least offer too (she may refuse).
I pay 120 a week for mainly one child cause my oldest is in school but will go up to 180 after my third is born and it’s family
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I always make the offer. My MIL volunteers and actually spends her money on my kids.
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Just pay the very fair amount
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If its occasional I would if it was asked for, but if it’s consistent like you say then definitely yes. You would have to pay anyone else. Regardless of whether he is easy to watch or not it still takes that time out of her day. Just because she is family doesn’t mean you can take advantage of her … Now on the other hand if before she had started watching him you guys had talked about and agreed for her to help out without you paying her, then I could understand being upset with her demanding it now. How long has she been watching him consistently? Was there ever an agreed upon length of time she would be doing it for? Has she been putting extra money into things since watching him so she is asking for money to help cover?
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Damn. Pay your grandma! That’s some cheap daycare.
I pay my daughter to have her brother
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Send him to daycare those 3 days im sure you will then realise 65$ isn’t alot
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Be happy for the help…if not put him in daycare and that $65 will look alot nicer after paying daycare prices. You sound like an entitled brat. Also jeez your grandma is probably tired from taking care of the first two generations 
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Well, you’d have to pay more then that for regular child care. You chose to have the child. Grandma is just showing you how to be responsible.
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Very blessed to have your grandmother his great grandmother to watch your child . Your able to work in peace with no worries… I would clear my bank account for my grandma to watch my kids. But she isn’t with us any more… pay your grandma !!!
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My mom babysits for $20 a day
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If you would have to take your child to a day care are another baby sitter you would have to pay more money I think that paying your grandmother 65 dollars a week would also help her out in the long run yall would be helping each other out .
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This is a tricky spot…I think if she watches him once in a while then maybe no…but if she is daily watching him then yes I think there should be some kind of payment…
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Idk…do you want paid to work…I think that is you answer
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Is this a real post?
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No. She’s raised her family. Her time has a value. It’s different if she offers to babysit occassionally to spend time with him but when it’s scheduled and so frequent, it’s a job. She has a commitment to keep that time available. She is tied to that commitment and isn’t free to do other things during those hours. Yes, she should be paid especially as she’s retired and on a fixed income. 3 times a week, 2-4 hours a time is 6-12 hours a week. If she had a little job, she’d be paid for those hours. Her time has a value.
When you choose to have a child, it’s your responsibility to care for them or provider a carer. It’s not your mother’s responsibility.Stop trying to pass parenting responsibilities onto family members.
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How do some people even think this way ? You lay down make the kid but because she family she schould watch your kid for free? . in her 60s!. Wow just wow.
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Stay home and take care of baby your self
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Everyone’s time is valuable. Especially if it’s consistent. You’d pay a babysitter or daycare, right? What makes you think you shouldn’t pay your family who IS YOUR BABYSITTER?
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Yes you should pay, $65 is dirt cheap compared to what you would pay for day care, how dare you expect her to babysit as if you’re doing HER a favor! It doesn’t matter how well behaved your child is, and NO CHILD IS AN ANGEL, it still is work and she is giving her time and energy…yes at the very least you offer to pay, especially for regular babysitting.
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WoW . I have respect for my family members then . I pay them 50$ for like 2 hours to watch my kids .
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You’re trippin boo boo
YES. Tf?! Pay your grandma! She DONT HAVE TO HELP YOU! Shes doing that out of love for your ungrateful ass 
Obviously she’s a young mom and kids these days are so entitled and ungrateful smh
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Pay that woman wth it’s your child you are not entitled too free babysitting just because it’s grandma
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Someone sounds like a selfish spoiled entitled brat thank god your son isnt like you.
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He may be easy for you but for someone that is 62 a little kid is a lot of work. I’m sure that $65 is nothing compared to what she spends on him to eat or anything fun she may do with him. Just be Thankful you have someone that loves your child willing to help you because childcare is way more than $65 a week.
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There you go another younger generation thinking everything should be free … Really!
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If she’s poor , needs the money snd is being prevented from doing other things she needs to do, then yes pay her. I would think most grandparents would watch their grandchildren out of the love they have for their family.
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I would never ask my daughter to pay me to watch my grandchild!!!
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If she is regularly watching him yes, doesn’t matter if he’s a easy kid or not.
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If she is on fixed in come if you have it help her out I babysit for my grandchildren for years did not ask for money after a stricken I had to quit Brock my heart it was the best years of my life
My MIL watches my son and his half sister all the time and she never demands me or my son’s dad to pay up 
Of course you should pay her WTF i pay 450 a month for daycare atleast offer it do you supply everything the child needs? How much would u have to pay someone of she did not do it be greatful you have family that can i have no family
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Its still time our of her day that she would have for other activites. I know I dont really agree with paying goa and gma and Ive ever been asked to pay them but I would if they needed it since they are helping me out!
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I gave my grandma $150 every 2 weeks like clock work … Be grateful she is watching him and you dont have to worry about an $800 daycare bill … You sound very selfish
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You would have to pay way more for him to go to daycare!! Be thankful you have someone to keep him and you don’t have to put him in the arms of a stranger
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Demanding money is rude asf but giving her money is a nice gesture on your part. She shouldn’t have to DEMAND because you should have enough consideration to give it to her.
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1st, let me say this, My Grandma is the same age as your Grandma, and a 5 year old is VERY TIRING for them at their age. Even if they are in great health, kids are full of energy, and its SO MUCH HARDER for them then it is for us Moms who are younger.
Also, this is a weekly thing that it sounds like you need for work. I guess the only part I’m confused on is the way you say she DEMANDS for money… was she the one adamant about watching her Great Grandson while you worked, and then demanded money? Or did you ask her and she said yes, but she expects pay, and you’re just mad about it? The way you worded your post leaves things pretty open and not enough info on the situation, but I will say that when it comes to something you NEED help with to survive, paying shouldn’t be an issue for it.
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That is cheap as hell, day care for 1 xhild like 50 to 100 a day irrelevant if it is1 hour or 8.
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You cant force someone to baby sit for free.
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You would have to pay anyone else! I hate people always wanting crap for nothing, keep your own child.
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Look at it this way, I’d rather pay $65 than $200 to a daycare.
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$65 probably covers the food and things he needs each week. Why do you believe her time is invaluable?
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LOL no one is required to watch your child. Family or not. Pay up or quit using her🤷🏼♀️
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That’s cheap compare to daycare
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I’m sure she could think of a lot of better things to do with her time than to watch your kid. She’s doing you the favour. So yes you should be paying her if she is consistently watching him. You can try negotiating on the price if you need to. &It doesn’t matter how well behaved he is, she is putting time and effort into keeping your little one safe and alive. You’d pay a daycare or anyone else to do it, why should it be any different just cause it’s family🤷🏽♀️
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My sister pays me to watch my nephew 2-3 days a week for about $200 a month I don’t demand it though and have never asked her too 
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Yes she should be paid if she’s consistently watching them
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Yes, you should definitely be paying her!
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Maybe she wants the money for extra expenses she incures. Food, water, electricity, gas perhaps…activities for the little guy, none of that is free.
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Whew the entitlement of some people. Yes! Family should be paid to babysit. If you offer and they turn it down that should be THEIR choice. If she watches your child she probably doesn’t work and is on a fixed income. Why not help her a little? Not only that, the $65 that you give her probably goes right back on your son. She probably takes him places or does things with him. Since it makes you LIVID to give your grandma a couple dollars to watch your son, maybe you should put him in daycare. Yeah you would be paying DOUBLE the money and he would be getting HALF the attention that she gives but at least you won’t feel some type of way. 
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Yes. I paid my mom a little to watch my daughter.
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That’s not bad at all on the bright you can trust her and it’s cheaper than some one you don’t know
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That seems about fair honestly, family or not it’s working…5 is a tiring age. Demanding isn’t right, but not paying her isn’t right either…
I have worked all my life never depending on anyone. Don’t have them if you’re want to pay.
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Why would she watch him for free its not her responsibility
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They shouldn’t but some people would prefer to be paid 🤷 oh well
I had my oldest at 15, I had to pay even my mother who was 38 at the time $10 an hour. I need hit a free sitter, none of my family nor friends babysit my child unless I was working and they were getting paid.
Personally I believe your very blessed your grandmother offers to help. My mom wouldn’t even babysit even if I paid alot of times, I was lucky enough to find a lady in our community who watched him while I worked. I paid her every friday.
We now have a 10 month old through dhr, I’m blessed enough to be able to stay at home with him now however whenever I need a sitter I pay a local teenage girl $10 an hour now. it’s part of being a parent.
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You have a brass neck lady…your grandmother already raised her own family and now she is taking care of your son at a very reduced rate…show some gratitude
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Pay it or find another sitter
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My dear, if it bothers you, search for alternstive child care!!
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yes~ . They could probably use the money and thats your way o showing appreciation and gratitude!! Its very simple!!!
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If you took your son to a daycare center, it’d be a lot more money than what you pay Grandma. AND, he’s getting one on one time and with someone you trust. You’re getting a heck of a deal!
I paid my grandma & mother in law to care for my kids while I worked.
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$65 a week is super cheap plus you know he’s with family. Appreciate that your grandma is willing to help and take a chunk of her day to watch YOUR child. Most days cares (at least where I live) charge 25-30 a day so appreciate the money saved.
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I mean-this is normally something discussed before-and I was raised to ALWAYS offer money for someone’s time, no matter who they are.
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I would never charge to watch my grandkids
No payment that’s discusting
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Ain’t nothing free !
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Just because she is a family member doesn’t mean she needs to babysit for you for free. Be happy your son has a safe place to be with someone you can trust. If you don’t like it you can take him to a daycare where you will be charged way more than $65 a week. Just my opinion.
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My mother in law kept mine when I had custody of two of my grandkids the oldest was in school I paid a sitter but when it wasn’t working out my mom kept her
I must say i have watched my grand kids for nothing as it hard for mums to pay out for sitters i make the most of having them it keeps me young
My daughter pays me to watch my grandson while she works. I don’t charge that much and have him for usually 9 hours a day.
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I pay my sister and cousin when they watch my son 
and if it’s only a few hours we pay $10 an hour
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That is cheaper than daycare. You sound like an entitled bratt. Your child is your responsibility. Why would you think someone should watch your demon seed for free. You’d think you’d want to pay her for watching your son considering your child would be safe with family and not with a stranger. You should apologize for such disrespect and thank her.
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Listen if you go to work and dont have a hard job you still “DEMAND” payment. Even if it wasn’t a hard day. You are paying for her time.
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Yes they should be paid. They’re doing you a favor.
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I pay my grandma 25$ a day to watch my daughter when I work. She offers to watch her for free so me and my husband can have some time to ourselves now and then. But I don’t expect anyone to watch my kids for free.
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Pay her just cause she at home don’t mean she owe you anything and she took care of hers so you pay her the 65 or see if anyone else wanna keep your angel for free
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Dude I am sure if she didn’t need it she wouldn’t ask. It’s so cheep to. Only 65 for at lest 6 hours not including travel
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Also im sure grandma is prolly on social security (just assuming could be wrong) if shes babysitting so im sure she prolly needs that extra money. Be considerate.
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Yes you should pay her.
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Whoa, you’re piece of shit. Send him to kindy love and get ready for that bill. How rude are you
Luckily for me I had wonderful family when I had my oldest I never had to pay them. And that’s how I am with my sister. We don’t pay each other. We return the favor when we can
Im sorry but out of respect you should pay her. She has bills too
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Cry me a river if u don’t like that get a baby sitter u ##$%%^$$%%#$%
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So on the high end shes watching him for 12 hrs a week. Low end its 6…so im.assuming the issue is having to pay her at all bc shes your grandma?? Because anywhere else it would cost you more than $65 a week. A well behaved child has 0 to do with it. Honestly you sound ridiculously entitled. Take him to daycare if it makes you so upset and pay double. I would kill to even have my family alive to even spend time with my children.
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If it’s occasionally, then probably not. My mom doesn’t charge. But if she’s watching him every day while you work than yes, you should give her something. Maybe you can work something out where you buy all his food and drinks while he’s over there each week instead of cash. But you’re only paying her thirteen dollars a day not even two dollars an hour. Very reasonable. Daycare is a lot more. And they may close before you get off work.
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Why should it be free ?? You’d have to pay someone else. Why not her? Your child is safe ya can’t put a price on that girl.
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I watch my niece (2) 5-6 days a week all day and I don’t get paid. I don’t expect to either. But I don’t blame her for wanting to be paid. She’s 62 so it’s a lot for elderly people to watch kids all day.
I have 5 kids ages 29, 27, 23, and 4 year old twins. I never paid my parents to help me out and they never paid my grandma to help them out.
When my older kids (two are married) have children and need help, I would never charge them. If I had an activity that cost money, I’d ask them to give me the money for that but I’d never treat my grandchildren as wards.
You are NOT sounding greedy or anything else by asking. Family is family and we all should feel fortunate to be welcomed into the next generations lives to the extent that we get to make memories they will always recall and have an influence on their lives.
No money
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Yes they should be paid if it’s a regular thing and you are working.
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Wow sounds like a Fantasic Deal!!! You better thank your Gramma!
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That’s gramma time not babysitting. She should enjoy that time not expect pay
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Stop acting like some entitled princess!!
As grandparents, we love our grandchildren, but that doesn’t give family the right to step all over us, and take us for granted.
If she is asking for money, then maybe she needs it for something you have no idea about. She is saving you lots of money, and it doesn’t matter how easy you think your child is to care for. She could be doing something else with HER time, and you should value that you have someone trustworthy to care for your child. If it bothers you so much…put him somewhere else, and compare the cost!! You should be thanking her instead of complaining, because she wants you to act like an adult. If it was anyone else, you’d have to pay. Now…you should apologize for being a brat…and do something nice, along with paying her…for taking care of your child!!
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And whose food is the child eating? $65 is an awesome amount a week