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07.18.08, 02:55 AM General Topics
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I told the 18 year old baby-sitter that is with us for the summer to be home at 1am and she didn't come home until 2:30am. This was the first time that she went out- what should i do? I dont want to be someone's mother all summer. I have slept 3 hours. Our house is too small for her to go in and out [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.18.08, 02:55 AM Flag

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tell her that you both had an agreement and you expect her to respect that [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 02:59 AM Flag

i also know that she is not being truthful because at 1:45am I texted her and she said they were watching a movie and she didn't know how far away they lived. We are on an island- the farthest away anything is 30 minutes [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:01 AM Flag

yeah kids think just because we are adults we because stupid [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:12 AM Flag

^^sorry..made HUGE booboo..trying to post to you and get the kids ready. I meant they think because were are adults we're stupid. See what happens when you don't have your cafe lol [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:29 AM Flag

OP- am i being unreasonable asking her to be home at 1am at 18 and to respect that? I know I didn't at that age but I was living with my parents not my employers [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:07 AM Flag

your home, your rules [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:11 AM Flag

OP-I am furious too because I feel like she took advantage of me-I cant do this all summer and yet i get that she is 18 and wants a life but this is a job and now I have to function on 3 hours of sleep [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:15 AM Flag

I would be pissed too. This is a job and she needs to respect the rules of her job. Tell her you aren't a fool and know how it is to have freedom BUT you aren't going to let her walk all over you in order for her to have this freedom. She either follows your rules or she can go home [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:17 AM Flag

A) Why did you hire a teen? B) What are the options for firing her? Can you get/do you need a replacement? Can you just fire her & can she get home easily enough? Can you call her parents? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 03:42 AM Flag

I don't understand. If she is an adult (and she is), why can't she stay out all night if she wants to and why can't you sleep? Are you afraid she won't be capable of taking care of your child the next day? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 05:36 AM Flag

i agree, she should have her own key! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.18.08, 05:41 AM Flag