Ratios for own child's birthday

**MrsP2C** · 27-05-2013, 09:31 AM

Probably a silly question but my youngest DS is having a little birthday party after pre-school & although it's my day off, one of the children is a child I look after (on another day). Am I right in thinking because I'm not working & mindee is coming as a friend I don't have to worry about my numbers?

**green puppy** · 27-05-2013, 09:37 AM

No you don't need to worry about numbers as you are not childminding. Hope little one has a good party!

**MrsP2C** · 27-05-2013, 09:42 AM

Brilliant thanks

**Rick** · 27-05-2013, 09:47 AM

Yes it's only if you are receiving financial gain are you classed as childminding. I think sometimes we forget we can just be parents. If we did a job other than childminding that thought wouldn't have even entered your head!

**little chickee** · 27-05-2013, 10:07 AM

If i am working, am up to my numbers and my son wants a friend over to play which will put me over my numbers can i still do it?

**christine e** · 27-05-2013, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by little chickee

If i am working, am up to my numbers and my son wants a friend over to play which will put me over my numbers can i still do it?

I would say no

**winstonian** · 27-05-2013, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by little chickee

If i am working, am up to my numbers and my son wants a friend over to play which will put me over my numbers can i still do it?

No unless there is another adult there such as his parent or your partner who can have complete responsibility for the friend.
I am quite relieved that 2 of my children are now mostly friends with over 8s, kind of feel like i am wishing their lives away but it does make life so much easier