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[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by Zimbochick

I am somewhat perplexed here. People are adamant that parents should have back-up child care in the case of illness, and yet they are adamant that they wouldn't take in a friend's sick child. I guess it takes a village only if it benefits moi?

That is the attitude of so many people. I am SO GLAD I had wonderful friends and my son's wonderful Grandma when he was young. They helped me and I helped them; yes - maybe we did grumble to ourselves worried that our OWN kids would get sick - but we helped out anyway.

It reminds me too to be grateful for my employer (who I seem to be highly annoyed with these days) because they were definitely flexible if nothing else. Work at home; come in late - whatever as long as you were in good standing.

I cannot imagine how hard it is for folks who do not have sick days, family, friends to lean on; and an understanding employer.

Pay it forward folks; there will come a day when you will need some help as well.

[maciesmom]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

That is the attitude of so many people. I am SO GLAD I had wonderful friends and my son's wonderful Grandma when he was young. They helped me and I helped them; yes - maybe we did grumble to ourselves worried that our OWN kids would get sick - but we helped out anyway.

It reminds me too to be grateful for my employer (who I seem to be highly annoyed with these days) because they were definitely flexible if nothing else. Work at home; come in late - whatever as long as you were in good standing.

I cannot imagine how hard it is for folks who do not have sick days, family, friends to lean on; and an understanding employer.

Pay it forward folks; there will come a day when you will need some help as well.

[Magritte25]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

That is the attitude of so many people. I am SO GLAD I had wonderful friends and my son's wonderful Grandma when he was young. They helped me and I helped them; yes - maybe we did grumble to ourselves worried that our OWN kids would get sick - but we helped out anyway.

It reminds me too to be grateful for my employer (who I seem to be highly annoyed with these days) because they were definitely flexible if nothing else. Work at home; come in late - whatever as long as you were in good standing.

I cannot imagine how hard it is for folks who do not have sick days, family, friends to lean on; and an understanding employer.

Pay it forward folks; there will come a day when you will need some help as well.

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