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Taking care ofkidsis a full-time jobone that, unless youre the parent, usually comes with a paycheck.
But her husband complained it was too expensive, so they switched to daycare instead.
That plan backfireddaycare cost even more, came with fewer perks, and left them scrambling.
Now, after realizing he messed up, the husband wants grandma back.
But shes not so eager to return.
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And most of the time, theyre happy to do it.
But looking after children takes time and effort, and its almost always unpaid.
For some grandparents, being involved in their grandkids upbringing can take a toll on their finances.
A study by UK insurance companySunLifefound that 43% of grandparents provide childcare during school holidays and inset days.
Its a win-win that brings everyone closer in the process.
Charging for childcare alters this dynamic, making it transactional, Awah says.
Meanwhile, parents might feel like their own parents are prioritizing money over family, which can cause tension.
especially if one set of grandparents expects payment while the other helps out for free.
The SunLife study also noted that only 4% of grandparents actually resent providing free childcare.
So ultimately, this conversation shouldnt be happening in a vacuumit depends on each familys circumstances.
Are the grandparents giving up most of their free time to watch the kids?
Is it putting a financial burden on them?
These are important factors to consider.
At the end of the day, family is family.
And as Awah pointed out, treating it like a business arrangement could do more harm than good.
