Hi, I am a newie.It is quite possible that this forum is going to save my life!!!{and stop me from giving up}. I've been minding now for just over a year and in that time I think I've seen it all! Hubby says 'this childminding thing has really opened your eyes hasn't it'? Sure has!!!! Granted I have had some particularly tricky children{me being polite} including one that had been in care,but I am astounded at parents attitudes,general manners,table manners,parents thinking that I feed their children on fresh air! lateness,general tardiness,parent sending children really,really poorly,sending them without pe kit,trip money,costumes for plays etc. but I think most of all the thing that has surprised me most is parents not putting their children first.What happened to our society??? I am incredibly proud of my own child and he always comes first in my life. Am I the only one? I know i am very old-fashioned but I think there is alot of really rubbish parenting going on out there. i just wanted to say to all of you that you are all fabulous and people just don't know how hard childminders work.As we speak I am desp trying to catch up ready to start New Year with a positive attitude{ either that or getting a bottle of gin and going to live in the shed}.I love working with children, but many times this job has already left me with my jaw tripping me up and a few times I've been in tears. I have almost been thumped by a child,had parents spend tax credits on new handbags,had parents tell me blatant lies,had children[10 year olds] spitting out food,been called names, the list is endless.Until I found this forum,I honestly thought it was just me!! being a big softy and ACTUALLY CARING about the children I mind. Thanks guys.I will be back. I have questions, many questions
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