If she is asking she needs it!stop thinking only of yourself
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Yes, us as grandparents it is not our responsibility to watch them but we would rather they be with us than mistreated elsewhere, remember some of us grandparents are not old fogey stogeys and still have a life so yes… not asking for a whole paycheck but something that shows appreciation
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ur cousins have never paid me a dime. yes, i think they should, especially since i have them for more than a day.
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My dad charges me 30 a day to watch my daughter and I rather pay him and I know she’s safe then pay someone else and worry all the time
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If you are receiving a service, then that person should be paid, not used!
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Be blessed she watches him and he is safe. How much is he worth to you and know the answer priceless. She probably needs the money
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Try daycare fees you will change your mind fast
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Well my opinion is she’s family and not a person you got out of the paper she needs to wake up and not charge you a dime
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she might need the money if she is on fixed income
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Well, go pay someone else.I’m pretty sure you will be paying more.Gma has raised her children and had to pay for babysitting.She either paid cash or bartered,but she paid.
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Sounds like a deal, knowing that your child is being watched by
someone that cares, she probably needs the money
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You should pay if you can that way when you can’t they are okay with it.
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Wish I could help …
If your Grandma was doing this for a neighbor, would you think she should be paid? If you aren’t going to pay your Grandma, what other family members or friends do you have that are willing to do this for free?? I’m with Grandma, maybe that little extra money could be used to make her life a little more comfortable . Just sayin…
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We raised our babies now it’s time you do for yours. Gmas are not just a built in babysitter for free. If it’s everyday or less pay them as it’s cheaper than getting a stranger looking after your precious babies.
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I love my grandbabies
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Yes we should get paid you would pay a sitter especially if we live far and have to get to the child
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The agreement was clearly that when you made the deal so you should absolutely pay, she’s giving you her time and energy and could also be using her own money if need be. If you don’t agree then find someone else
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If u sent him to day care u would pay than that. Doesn’t matter how good your child is, it’s taking time from the one whi watches him. U need to be glad she’s watching him for that price and stop whining or send him to day care and pay more. Just remember nothing in this world’s free.
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She is probably on a fixed income and really needs the money. Just be glad that you’re son is with someone who loves him and would never hurt him. It should be worth the $65 a week.
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Roughly 10 hours a week that’s $6:50/hr that’s less than a day care would charge. Pay the lady she is probably buy snacks and food for him
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Screw your granny! 
She probably is just greedy! 
And probably has tons of money. We all know people from her generation LOVE asking for help! I’d just leave that mature, well behaved, basically independent 5 year old at home by himself!
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If it was simpy watching your child while you went out for an evening, then it is grandma territory that should just be for love. But, you are clearly using her for daycare, which you should be fair and recognize what you are expecting of her. You should be willing to pay when you are asking for this level of commitment, including costs she is having to bear.
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Unless she has a lot of money; you should pay her at least what she is asking for. She is the best babysitter you are going to find! Just try to replace her…
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M. S. You need to seek help.
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Yes pay her. She’s not free labor. 🤦 If it is her offering here and there, that’s one thing but expecting her to do that many days and not offering her any financial compensation is not fair to her either.
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You are a selfish human being your lucky to have her! Bitch!
You’re lucky she’s only charging you $65. Quite whining and respect your grandma. After all she’s giving you precious time of the little time left of her time on this earth.
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As a Grandma myself, I babysat my grandkids & my daughters paid me for doing this. I love my grandkids very much but I think it was fair for me to get compensated for babysitting. Actually, I would use the money I got paid to spoil them with treats & fun things to do & out to “McDonalds!!
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i would pay family members to look after my children. It’s your kids and why should someone look after them for free don’t be selfish
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On flipside tho, I’ve watched my Hransons numerous times and never got paid but when I’ve asked kids for help, they never refused the little money I could give! When I couldnt, I wouldn’t hear from them again till they needed something. That really hurts.
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Pay up. Shut up and be grateful your child has a grandmother able to care for your child. You should honestly be ashamed of yourself for having such a self centered thought. You’re damned lucky lady.
Depends. Would she be whining about not getting enough time with her grandchild if you were to call off the agreement? If the answer is yes then she needs to let it go. If this an imposition to her that she didn’t ask for? Pay the woman.
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Pay your Grandma, if you don’t want to pay her then look after your own child, just because she’s a grandma doesn’t mean you can use her for free care. Put him in childcare & I bet you stop whinging then about how much she wants. Your child might not be a Brat but You are!!
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I’m so glad someone recognizes how much grandparents do for their children, when caring for their grandchildren. I just wish my daughter understood the concept.
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Everyone is not the same!! I love my grandson and just being able to spend time with him is my payment!!
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I babysit my great grandson .I raised my granddaughter she thinks i should do it for FREE. But each time he is over i spend at least 4to 10 dollars on him. They never feed him when he is coming over. So i feed him 2 sometimes 3 times a day. I only have less than $800 a month and still owe on my property. So dont have extra money . so i do without so he has what he needs. SO YES PAY HER IT’S. WORK SHE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE DOING. Oh and i am 72 years old. Raised 16 kids so grandma needs some rest before it’s her time to go.
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First of all being an older adult I can tell you we get tired easily our patients are not what they use to be if she is asking for a few extra bucks give it to her she is doing you a dam favor… If you don’t like it go find a daycare and let strangers watch him for probably 3to 4 times as much … Grandparents are not a daycare center
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Did you babysit for free as a teenager? Did your grandmother raise her own children? Who are you to tell your grandmother that her time is not as valuable as yours is? It is her time, not your time! Get a grip you selfish woman! I want to slap you just for even having that “entitlement gene”
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I say yes because with that money she could buy them food she could be on a fix income
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Hello??? 65$/week? Thank your lucky stars that you have this available to you!! Is grandmom providing food/ drinks as well? Good heavens lady… get a grip
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30 years ago, I paid $300 a week!!
Pay your grandma.
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Okay l must chime in here. I left my career to help my son with his children. I am retired totally but would be employed still had this not happened. My son offered to pay me to care for his children 2,4,and 8 yrs old.l moved to the state he lives and we all live together. I would say honestly that all the money l recieve goes right back into our household. He pays me because I would still be employed somewhere had l not moved here ,bought a home ect. ect. In grams defense ,yeah you should pay her if she needs it. If she is in a financial position to not need the supplemental income then she would undoubtedly do it for free. Just sayin .
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If grandma is comfortable financially then grandma can decline but yes she should be paid.
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It’s cheaper than day care eh
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YES. without grandma you wouldn’t be able to work.
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Grandma here: NO WAY would I make them pay me to watch my grandkids! I watch them several days a week as both parents work full time. I’m just happy and grateful to be able to do this for them and help them out.
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I think it’s personal choice tbh, I look after my granddaughter one day a week either I stay at my daughter’s overnight or my granddaughter stays with me. I could never charge my daughter to look after my granddaughter I see it as a bonus, I would never off coped without my mum and dad when mine were little without their help with childcare they would never take apenny off me so I used to buy them treats by way of saying thank you. My wonderful daughter does the same, I just feel my grandchildren are a blessing and I just couldn’t charge any of my children to look after such precious gifts.
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Yes you should pay and I would add that she gave you a deal. Its your child - she has no obligation to be babysitter for nothing. Why do people assume that the elderly do not have their own lives to live?
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I was a Grandma in the same situation. I had no choice but to ask to be paid to look after my Grandson. I used to do it for free but then I had to choose either to go back to work full time or be paid to care for my Grandson. I would point out that I did eventually go back to work anyway and now happily babysit (free) when needed.
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GRANDPARENTS DO NOT BABYSIT. They spend time with their grandchildren and shouldn’t have to be paid for that! I am blessed that my parents WANT to spend time with my daughter and do not expect to or want to be paid for that! Again…GRANDPARENTS DO NOT BABYSIT! They make memories, they get to know. They do not babysit! Would I pay for childcare if needed? Absolutely. But my parents WANT to spend that time with their granddaughter! If you’re a grandparent and it is a “job” for you to spend time with your grandchildren, you’re doing it wrong.
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Ok so whats the outcome after all the comments?
Would cost you more for child care I’m so sick of using kids that take advantage of their now ageing parents ; look after your own kid if he is so well behaved; and his probably more well behaved because his grandmother raises him more than you
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Why don’t you look at this in a different light . You’re helping each other . You’re working to get income , your grandmother is helping you out by not paying hundreds of dollars a week . Plus you’re helping her with a little bit of income that might benefit her life . I see it as a win ,win situation . Yes as grand parents you meant to do things for love … doesn’t mean she loves you or your grand child any less . Everyone wants to benefit but really is $65 dollars asking a lot ? Help each other your looking at it as a paid job .
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Yes you should be thankful for your grandmother and give her extra money if you can afford it ,you only get 1 grandmother take care of her she is helping you out as well 65 is a deal
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Take your kid to daycare. Problem solved.
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If you don’t want to pay someone you trust $65 to watch your kids, then pay a stranger $400 to watch them
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Yes! Absolutely!! You’d pay that much for 1 day in daycare. Don’t take advantage of her just because she’s family. I’ll never understand parents who do this.
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Those saying grandparents need to babysit for free are some entitled individuals.
There’s a difference between babysitting and spending time with the grandparents. Don’t take advantage of them.
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Dont expect free childcare you cheap ass bitch
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a group where we all pretend to be entitled mombies
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Yes you should pay them. The child will be eating their food, using their water, heat, electric. Stop being such an entitled cunt.
$65/week? Most places charge you full time regardless of whether it’s a half day or not so that’s a pretty good deal. Where I take my daughter 3 days a week for a 5 year old would be 180/week.
Would you expect someone to clean your house for 2 hours a day for free? So don’t expect people to watch your kid for free, related or otherwise.
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$65/wk is a pittance. It would be a mere show of appreciation and respect.
I suspect that your attitude of entitlement and lack of respect is why she’s asking for it.
Shame on you!
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I think you should pay her.she may need the money and besides,babysitters arent free
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The assumption that grandparents are regular built in babysitters (more than the occasional visit) is wrong. If you need regular schedule babysitting for a job or class you should be willing to pay. This person is rescheduling their life to help you on a regular basis. It is a very low amount, that I’m sure she could use. It’s a matter of not taking advantage of her role and showing appreciation for her sacrifice of time to care for your son.
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First off this Mama is getting free day care… She is lucky as most other single parents has to pay huge for day care service. second, do any one of you know the cost of feeding a child, entertaining, … Do anyone know that grandma lives on fix incime? Watching a child 1 time a week is another story… But 3 times a week? It cost 20 dollars a day to feed and transport a child. That is alot for a grandma that lives in a fix income…
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I watch my grandkids everyday. And let me tell you it’s a task on its own and $ 65.00 dollars ain’t nothing compared to a day care or even a babysitter. I don’t get money but my daughter helps me pay the Bill’s. So yes pay her.
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Your son is safe and happy. Your mom is devoting her time to him and helping you out. You are being a brat. Recognize and appreciate your mom.
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Stop being cheap, you just want something for nothing. That’s why your child is not in a licensed daycare because they charge and you figured I’ll have my mother keep him for free. So he’s calm, sweet, don’t throw tantrums he still needs to be in adult care. PAY YOUR MOTHER stop being cheap!!! Because you will pay her or someone who doesn’t care about him.
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I babysit for my daughter when she is working and yes I get paid I am a qualified caregiver with a diploma in early childhood care ilove my grandkids but I have given up working myself at a good paying job because my daughter feels more at ease with me watching the kids like I said I love my grandkids but it does restrict my time now I have reached retirement age she understands this and she feels I should be paid daycare is expensive and you don’t know what you get
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If you asked her to babysit you should have offered to pay her something. But if she asked if she could watch him for you then maybe she would not expect compensation
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I don’t pay my parents to watch my kids… they are fine financially… yes he did ask for payment… but I reminded him he fin financially… but when they need help with buying parts to fix cars houses or anything they need I do it ASAP … if they need help with paperwork I’m there… they don’t use the internet much so when they need help looking things up I’m there … it’s a 2 way street … my dad a a$$ at time but I’m lucky to have him …
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Also in Canada people pay as much as 100.00 daily for childcare for one child especially if they have to provide the meals
Try looking at The fact that you DEMAND she gives up 6-12 hours of her free time a week for you so you get free babysitting !!! It’s your child, your responsibility !!! She’s done her time as a mother !
so either pay her or put your child in daycare and pay someone else you freeloading wanna be !! Btw if she’s watching him 12 hours a week all she’s asking for is 65$ which is 5$ an hour and she’s probably using that money to feed your child !!! Or are you telling us that in addition to being a perfectly behaved child at the age of 5 he also doesn’t eat !!! Yeah right ! Pay up or get out ! And frankly that you should be so rude to post this about your poor gramma says that you’re a spoiled, entitled little Brat!
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I did not ask to be paid to care for the grandkids. BUT daughter lives here rent free (to get on her feet financially) and takes advantage big time. I am now retired and could use some help financially. Now I am resentful of her! Never the kids and have considered becoming their guardian. It costs to take kids to and from school and feed them.
Then pay a sitter it’s not her responsibility to take care of your child. 65 is a dam steal. Can she watch my kid hell I give her 200 a week
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I paid my mom to watch my kids while I worked, she feed them to. I would sometimes take things over for them to eat as well. She usually used that money and bought stuff to entertain them or take them places. But that was her choice it saved me from paying huge daycare fees and my kids not being sick all the time. If I needed a babysitter for other things she would do that for free. It’s not her job to watch the kids you pay daycare why not pay her?
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My mom watches my son and my brothers two kids every friday. She also takes care of my 91 year old grandma. If I tried to pay her she would be mad at me. I couldnt image asking my son for money when one day in many, many years from now to pay for me babysitting his kid/s. I maybe it’s my family, but charging family just feels wrong.
Maybe the great grandmother need the money.
Or maybe she putting it away for the great grandchild. Who knows.
Yes she should be paid. You should have offered. I don’t get it when young people think a 62 year old grandma is rich. She needs the money. And that is cheap.
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I would pay her since this is more Like a job and not a date night.
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My mom was my daycare for my oldest till she was 3 and my in-laws for youngest. I would gladly have paid them any amount, To not have a stranger taking care of the most precious thing in yr world is a blessing! It’s not free to raise children! If you thought it was yr stupid.
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Just pay the lady already!!!
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Maybe grandma wants to make sure she has the groceries the child likes. Maybe she wants to take them to get their own special things she simply cannot afford. Maybe she wants to make sure the grandchildren are taking care of appropriately. If she’s is on a fixed income. She can’t afford the extras to make them feel loved and special. There are so many reasons. She may just be teaching her daughter. Nothing is for free. I would gladly pay for that peace of mind. Not taking my child to daycare etc. Grandma won’t always be around to take care of your responsibilities. Count your blessings. They aren’t with a stranger. Who may hurt neglect or abuse them. She may need a couple extra dollars to survive. Either way. If your child is safe and you’re keeping grandma happy. Isn’t that a win win situation. They are going to give your child history lessons and education every time they’re together. Be thankful they’ll even watch them. The love that grand baby is getting while they’re together is priceless. What an awesome bond they must have. I didn’t have that with my grandparents. That’s a blessing my children have not had.
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Girl i have to pay my mom as well for her to watch my 3 year old . she lives off her disabilty check and is always in need. It all depends what she has to go through and then here comes the $$:money_mouth_face:
Yes, I feel you should be paying for daycare regardless of who is watching your child. That is a part of life that comes along with parenting. Grandma will probably use most of the money for food and activities for her grandchild that she normally cant afford on what she makes. Pay the $65.00 and be grateful you have someone you can trust watching your child…
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Great responses I think $65. Is good too and as long as you can trust her to look after him well and your child us happy and safe, you should pay your mum x
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I mind 4 of my grandchildren and do it for love wouldn’t take any money NEVER!!
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My best friends mom never asked her to pay her to babysit her grand daughter while mommy worked hard to support her child. Now if mommy wanted to go out on the weekend and play, grandma did expect her daughter to at least help with her laundry,cooking and cleaning.single mother’s don’t ask to be single,it just happens sometimes. Why in the world unless you the grand mother is struggling ask your hard working daughter who is also struggling to pay you. Did the daughter ask for money when she was asked to watch her younger brothers and sisters, no she didn’t,she just did it.
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Who’s paying for the food? You?
Who’s driving the child places? You?
Who’s using their time to babysit? You?
Damm right you should offer some payment.
If you took your child to a registered or private daycare you would be paying $65 each day. You are getting off very cheaply.
Are you sharing any of your income with your mother, I bet not. Stop being a selfish bitch and contribute.
You chose to have children, presumably knowing that they need to be constantly watched. If that interferes with your other plans in life, it’s your responsibility to adequately pay the person whose time is taken up watching your children. Personally, I think offering anything less than minimum wage to a babysitter is an insult.
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So you’re bitching about having to pay like $6/hour for childcare? Damn, the entitlement.
Your parents paid their dues raising you lmfao don’t dump your kids on them
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childcare is valued at $60,000/year on the low end. Yes, she should be paid.
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People who expect free childcare are wild
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That’s taking up her time though when she could be doing other things. Even if you think he’s not hard, she’s getting older and I doubt she wants to watch a five year old all the time.
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Yes… services require payment
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Yes? Stop being so entitled. Did she make you have the kid?
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