Local woman charged $300 to spend time with own children sparks outrage.
A New Hampshire resident is facing an unthinkable situation - her boyfriend has demanded that she pay him $300 in exchange for watching their two kids on a night out. The couple works opposite shifts, ensuring one of them is always home with the children, but when the woman's best friend surprised her with concert tickets, things took a turn.
With no babysitters available and an unavailability to take time off work, the boyfriend was forced to ask for reimbursement if he were to be absent from his job. This has sparked widespread concern among those who believe it is unacceptable for one parent to be charging the other for childcare, particularly given the circumstances.
Some argue that the woman should reimburse her boyfriend for lost wages, as their original arrangement would not have led to this situation. However, others have emphasized that a plan needs to be put in place to ensure the children's care in case of an emergency, such as both parents being unavailable at the same time.
Meanwhile, a couple from Ohio is seeking advice on how to address a noise complaint with their new neighbors. The issue stems from the removal of 20 mature trees behind their house, leaving only the existing home standing and causing security concerns due to the lack of natural screening. When one neighbor installed a security light at the back of their property, it began shining into the bedroom windows of the adjacent residence.
In response, some neighbors have suggested installing blackout curtains or shutters to mitigate the issue. For those who feel that the original resident should not have to give up their right to install the light, mediation by local authorities may be an option.
A New Hampshire resident is facing an unthinkable situation - her boyfriend has demanded that she pay him $300 in exchange for watching their two kids on a night out. The couple works opposite shifts, ensuring one of them is always home with the children, but when the woman's best friend surprised her with concert tickets, things took a turn.
With no babysitters available and an unavailability to take time off work, the boyfriend was forced to ask for reimbursement if he were to be absent from his job. This has sparked widespread concern among those who believe it is unacceptable for one parent to be charging the other for childcare, particularly given the circumstances.
Some argue that the woman should reimburse her boyfriend for lost wages, as their original arrangement would not have led to this situation. However, others have emphasized that a plan needs to be put in place to ensure the children's care in case of an emergency, such as both parents being unavailable at the same time.
Meanwhile, a couple from Ohio is seeking advice on how to address a noise complaint with their new neighbors. The issue stems from the removal of 20 mature trees behind their house, leaving only the existing home standing and causing security concerns due to the lack of natural screening. When one neighbor installed a security light at the back of their property, it began shining into the bedroom windows of the adjacent residence.
In response, some neighbors have suggested installing blackout curtains or shutters to mitigate the issue. For those who feel that the original resident should not have to give up their right to install the light, mediation by local authorities may be an option.
. And the worst part is, some people are actually saying she should pay him back for lost wages...like, no, just no! What's next? Charging them rent too?! 
I mean, come on! $300 for watching your own kids? That's just crazy talk! 
I get it, the parents work opposite shifts and all that, but can't they find another solution than making one of them break the bank? 
It's like they're treating the kids like a luxury service or something. And what about when both parents are out at the same time? Who's supposed to watch them then?
. But can we please talk about how inconvenient this is for the neighbor who has to deal with all these security concerns? Can't they just have some natural screening around their house too? 
It's not like it's asking too much! And yeah, maybe installing blackout curtains or shutters could be a solution... but can't we also talk about how frustrating it is to have to do that when you should just be able to enjoy your own home in peace? 
. We need better support systems in place so parents don't feel forced into these kinds of situations.
A $300 fee for watching your own kids? That's just crazy talk! I mean, what's next? Paying someone to breathe for you?! It's like they're trying to create a system where parents are beholden to each other. And don't even get me started on the Ohio couple with the noise complaint. Can't they just negotiate with their neighbors or something?! 
. If my partner was gonna take me out for a night and I had to pay him $300 just 'cause we couldn't find someone else to watch the kids, that's not a deal. We're not running a daycare or a hotel room service here. And yeah, sure, it's not ideal, but who doesn't have expenses? If you're gonna take advantage of me when I'm already stressed out about work and stuff, then maybe we shouldn't be in this relationship. 
. If you're worried about your security, fine, get a light. But shelling out $300 for new trees or blackout curtains? No thanks. Let the homeowners figure that one out themselves.
... I guess some people think it's okay to treat childcare like a business transaction? 
This is getting out of hand. I mean, sure, life is unpredictable and sometimes things don't go as planned, but that doesn't mean one person gets to charge the other for basic childcare. It's just not right.
isn't it just basic courtesy to put up some noise-reducing measures or find a solution that works for everyone? Like, installing blackout curtains is a no-brainer, but maybe also talking to your neighbors about being more considerate? 
Let's try to keep things chill, guys! 
I'm genuinely surprised that people are having a conversation about whether she should reimburse him for lost wages. Newsflash: if he wanted to spend time with the kids, he shouldn't have charged her in the first place! 
. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2022, there were over 13 million single-parent households in the US alone 
. It's unacceptable that one parent would charge the other for childcare, especially when both parents are working opposite shifts 
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. It's no wonder that many families are feeling financially drained 
. And now people are like "oh well" and it's okay to treat your kid like a taxi service 
? No way! We need to make sure our kids are taken care of by other responsible adults who care about them, not just some dude looking for a paycheck 
. Like, why did they even install a light that's gonna shine into someone else's bedroom? That's just rude 
