While you are working yes pay them, when you go out to the club yes pay them. Weekend visit no
Try an outside sitter see how cheap you are!!
Well it’s worth the money there in good hands plus grandmother could use the money it’s a win win if you ask me
Have you ever thought she might be on a fixed income and needs that money. Ss doesn’t pay well and when your on it every little bit helps. At least you know he is with someone who will love and protect him. Be grateful you have her!
My daughter has always paid me to watch her children .I draw a sm check an tho child’s 13 really helps both out.
Pay her and quit bitching or get daycare. Then you’ll have something to complain about
Why would that upset you? She’s taking her time out to watch your child for you. Just because he’s easy and she’s family, doesn’t mean you can use her as a free babysitter. $65 a week is VERY cheap. Let anyone else watch him you’d be paying triple. I’d happily pay a trusting family member a small amount to watch my child. Better than paying a stranger a ridiculous amount and hope they’re taking care of him properly.
Pay her. She’s giving you a great deal, and it is someone you trust. If you’re working to make money at that time, then why shouldn’t she?
Pay her she gets stuff all and it would cost you more in childcare
You should not have to pay here that is here grandkid
I not sure I see both sides of it. If this ant everyday then you should. If it is once I’m s while then know.
She’s performing the most important job and you question whether she should be paid? Seek help or stay home raise ur own kid then. Smh
I think its probably the way shes asking for it. I also dont think family should be paid to watch their grandchildren like wtf. You should be happy just to be with them not ask for money to be with them tf.
Absolutely! They don’t have to watch your kid on a regular basis. You are lucky it is only $65. I paid $10/hr 10 years ago. I think it is different if you are arranging a one time thing but on a regular basis? Yup
Why wouldn’t you pay her?
I don’t think it would hurt to pay her she might need the money and she kept her time out every week to take care of your kids I think that is selfish that you don’t wanna do something for her they’re your kids not her You’re not paying very much and you know they’re safe you know nothing is going to happen to them to me that is more important You should be grateful she is taking care of them
Hey her what do you think it would cost if you put your child actually into daycare 65 dollars nothing
If it makes you so livid pay a licensed daycare then u can be livid
I’m 56 and newly retired so I can watch my grandson who is 6months old full time. I don’t have my daughter or her husband pay me it’s a village thing! Lol❤️
What if your job told you that they wanted you to work those days for free…would you?
Your asking her to commit to days and time to watch the children you have, she could tell you no and you have to pay 115 to 200 a week in childcare. Just because she is family dont mean anything
Darn right she should be paid. You get paid to work why shouldn’t she.
Jesus Christ if it bothers you that much, out the child in daycare and be done with it. Once that $175 and up price kicks in every week, you will be wishing you had swallowed your pride and paid her.
You have to pay someone to watch your child. Just because they are family doesn’t make them a built in baby sitter. Not only should you pay them you should buy the food your child will have to eat. Elderly live on a fixed income. Put your child in a daycare and you will find out just how much cheaper it is to pay your grandmother to watch your child. People your parents or grandparents aren’t free child care. You decided you o have children now you need to face the facts that raising children isn’t cheap. Grow up. Grandparents put in their time already raising their kids. Them charging you doesn’t mean they don’t love them
If you think she is being unfair, then hire someone to babysit.
I would never take money from my kids to babysit
Why wouldn’t you pay her? That is her time where she could be doing something else.
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Yes, you should pay her. And only $65 a week that is cheap. Why complain about it?
I don’t pay my mom to watch my son bc there family they are there for you for reasons
Umm he might be a easy child for you but she’s 62!?!?! Like wtf?? My family members, aunts, mom and dad, pay me to watch my siblings and cousins. For one, I provide groceries, and time out of my day to do it. If I were her I would’ve told you to take your child to daycare so you can pay 200 a week.
Still you pay her. Her job is done, you would haft to pay others. So ya pay her and you know hes well taken care of.
Does she feed him? Do you trust her to take care of him? Does she spend time caring for him when she could be doing something else? You know all of these are yes. And you know damn well you are getting a great deal. Selfish selfish selfish
Also fpr every one saying 65 is alot for a week read the question please. It’s not a whole week its 3 days a week for 2 hours to 4 hours . so that means some week in total it’s 6 hours spread over 3 days for 65$ . yes that’s alot from family. Family is supposed to be the ones you can count on . no you shouldn’t be ungrateful and should offer something but 65$ for 6 hours for grandma to watch seems a little high to me. Maybe my family is different but we try to look out for each other. That does mean you should also help grandma and look out for her as well.
I would never charge to have pleasure of my grands
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65 is fine a week, children require to be fed and to be dealt with. Or else you could be paying 200 a week for a stranger…
I watched my grandson every weekday evening from 4pm until 1030 pm for almost two years and I NEVER asked my son or his wife to pay me… So no… You don’t pay family to watch your kids!
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To be honest…it kills me to see how many people on here think they’re entitled to a free babysitter from family.
Absolutely u should pay. Do u think she has nothing better to do then sit with your child and feed and entertain him for free? Don’t u get paid to work? Same situation.
You assume she cant find anything else to do with her time? Come on now, that’s asking a bit much for you to expect her to just give up her time for you
Yes period our time cost .we shouldn’t have 2 stop doing our things because u need time 2 do urs if not take them with u n don’t bitch about it like 97% of women do it’s called life
Find a cheaper babysitter, then tell her you won’t be needing her “services” any more.
I would never expect to be paid to watch my grandchildren.
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Your grandma literally gives up HER time to watch YOUR child. If you cant pay your GRANDMA for HELPING YOU… Then what kind of person are you really?..
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If she asked to be paid and you want her to watch the child, pay her!!
I watch my grandson and love it , my family watch my boys, family takes care of family
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geeze, granny probably feeds him, and at 5 I bet he keeps her on her toes…so problem solved, put him in day care, for much more and btw, maybe granny needs the money… hummmm?
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Omg, it’s your GRANDMA watching your son! YES YOU SHOULD PAY HER! She’s already raised her own children… wowwwww
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Yes. You would have to pay for daycare if not for her. Daycare would be TWICE as much!!!
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I adopted my 2 grandkids, kept another one, I love kids
I consider it a privilege to watch my granddaughter 2 years old 
so much fun 
Yes! Just because it’s family doesn’t make it free:roll_eyes:
If you don’t like that then put him in a Daycare! You, should be happy that a family member is keeping your child!
That’s sad she should be blessed to spend time with him
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She deserves to be paid, he is in a safe loving environment with family
Nice to be able to do it out of 
but you sound terribly ungrateful to me. What a deal…
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At grandma house they are loved and safe, money well spent
If thats what she wants. Your lucky to have someone watch a d take care of your child with love.
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Whoever asked this question sounds like they feel are entitled and an ungrateful brat! Be glad you have someone you can trust to watch your kid. If you don’t like paying someone to watch your kid, then quit your job and stay home and take care of your own kid. YOU had him, Grandma didn’t!!!
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Don’t expect free childcare because they are a parent !
What is wrong with you , they raised you now it’s her time and you expect free childcare, unreal , I’d charge you more and by the hour on weekends if you asked me to keep them !
Childcare is a job ! Pay the lady ungrateful brat 
Yes u should be grateful and pay
I believe family should help family !!!–
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Yes she should be paid something. Ur Grandma is giving up her time for YOUR SON! SHE is WORKING FOR U & UR SON!!
I agree pay 
the lady! Their your children! Not grannies!
I paid $1100 a month, be grateful.
My mom watches over my toddler. I pay her, she didn’t ask for it. But I just thought so.
Yes she deserves to be pd family or not
Be thankful you have family willing to help you!
Grandma’s time is important to.
Your quite lucky she has agreed to help.
I never charge to watch my families kids or my God kids I enjoy every moment I get
She is being reasonable - pay her and say thank you
Take them to a daycare. Compare the care and cost. Then decide!
Oh a be greatful she’s there to do that I have no. Family that would look after my child
If it is on the regular. um yes. They are doing you a favor.
I watch my grandkids get them ready for school cook do laundry. I don’t charge. They live with me all of them.
Lol of course you need to pay … especially grandma yes pay her
I would not charge to watch my grandchildren
Damn! Pay her! Such a question for the safe keeping of your flesh!
Wow, I’m almost 72 and I watch my precious 10 month old grand baby, I would never charge anything to watch him.
I’d never charge to watch my grandkids!
I think she deserves more than that! I would feel awful if i didn’t pay my grandma or mom something. You’re saving a TON on daycare if you’re only paying $65 a week. Be grateful and pay her!!! 
Yes pay.
You would pay much more for a daycare
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If she needs extra income, yes pay her.
I watch my granddaughter and have never charged
I think you should is there time . They could be doing other stuff u know , I would totally pay even if is family 
You’re taking advantage of course you should pay
Yes you should have to pay
Hell ya pay here check prices if she wasn’t around to help I charge all my kids paycheck !!!
Of course pay her. She is working just the same as you.
There is no price on your peace of mind you have!!! I would gladly pay!!
Absolutely, she should be paid.
Kids are a handful, i would want paid,
My mother charged me and my sister to watch her grandkids
I only get paid $100 a week for watching my (honestly crazy niece) and she’s 1 yr and 4 months ! Monday- Friday 8a.m to 7p.m . It’s a lot of work and I wish my sister would pay me a little more but she has an opinion like you “if they’re family they shouldnt charge” . Which is dumb in my opinion. She’s putting time and effort into your kid making sure your son is well taken cared of! You should be glad she’s watching him because god knows what any daycare (now in days) will treat your baby like! Some daycares charge you by week even if they don’t go one day they still charge you! Be thankful for her !
If you don’t like paying her put him in daycare.
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My family and my s/o family would never have us pay them, I think that’s crazy
If you had to put him in day care you would be paying a lot more. You should be grateful
Of course she should be paid. Shes helping you watch your child.
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Ummmm 65 is nothing… Be grateful
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Is this a legit question???
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She is working while you can go to work… give her the $$
If you don’t want to pay your Grandma for childcare…pay daycare! Hahaha, hahaha!