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is this odd/unreasonable?

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redundant · 26/11/2012 21:29

hi there, we are relocating, and have found a new childminder who has one child of her own. She has announced that her son goes to judo class once a week (middle of the day on a weekday). The class is for 45mins and it's a half hour drive away. She has asked if we would like to join my son in the class, and has said that if not she will take some activities for my son to do while he waits and watches.
Is this a bit odd? I have no problem with childminders fitting my children in with their everyday life in terms of going to shops, doctors etc, but it seems to show a lack of empathy for the child that is going to have to sit and watch (we can't afford the lesson fee on top of childcare costs). Or do you think this is ok? Genuinely looking for opinions as can no longer see the wood for the trees, thank you.

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christinecagney · 26/11/2012 21:37

Do an not domain sorry

Strix · 26/11/2012 21:37

Yep, odd... And selfish.

christinecagney · 26/11/2012 21:36

Quite normal to me. Have used 4 Childminders over the years and all did this to some degree either with own children or other mindees . Upside is that when your child is old enough to domain activity the childminder will probably take him along and others will watch. What goes around comes around etc. also it exposes your child to new things that they may enjoy. One of mine took up dancing after a year of watching another DCs lessons.

Svrider · 26/11/2012 21:32

Yeh, I'd find it odd tbh
I'd feel a bit sorry for your ds, sat left out of the class
Remember your paying for child care
Your minder needs to choose something that can be done out of working hours