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Feel a bit uncomfortable, parents in bed

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getawaynow · 20/02/2015 22:02

Maybe I am being a bit precious but I feel a bit awkward. The mother in the family I work for text at 6:30pm to say bring the children up to me (she is in bed but not unwell). She naps and watches tv in her room at least one afternoon a week. More when she is off work.

Usually 1 or both parents are still in bed when I arrive, this I do not mind however I am uncomfortable walking into their room while they are in bed in the evening and dropping the children there. The dad always gets up and comes down at 6:30 however it happens less often with him sleeping in the afternoon.

Sometimes the children do not want to go up to their parent's room and I am told (when I go up to explain) to head on and they will come up themselves. The children are 3 year old twins.

Has anyone else been in this situation? Looking for a bit of advice.

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getawaynow · 20/02/2015 22:16

No they work regular hours. I'm paid well for my hours and I understand they need time to themselves etc I just would appreciate them coming downstairs to relieve me not just calling or texting.

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Piratespoo · 20/02/2015 22:06

Why are they in bed in the afternoon, dare I ask?!!
You are looking after their kids while they sleep? Are they working nights or something?