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To be annoyed our babysitter met up with a male friend while taking care of my two children?

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BMCoffee · 30/09/2024 12:45

22yo regular babysitter apparently met up with her male "best friend" at the park while taking care of my 1yo and 4yo. No permission, and she hasn't told us about it. My 4yo son went on and on about the babysitters friend, giving his name and loads of detail. I've never met this person.

I'm right that this is wrong from a safeguarding perspective, as well as cheeky af to be socialising on paid time, right?!

I told a friend and she didn't see the harm in it..

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TimeForTeaAndG · 30/09/2024 12:51

He wasn't alone with the children, so I don't really see the safeguarding issue. They were in a public place. I don't expect my childminder to ignore everyone around them if she takes DD out and about while in her care. Why does she need permission to stand and chat with a friend while at the park? Would you be as annoyed if it was another woman?

PivotPivotmakingmargaritas · 30/09/2024 12:48

Nope I’m with you - she is being paid to watch your children not socialise. Time and place!! I’d be finding someone else and letting her know why!

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