Would you agree to babysitting children that don't have a bedtime?

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No judgement about how other families work, everyone should sleep where, how and when they get optimum rest when they are on their own turf.

Would you change babysitting arrangements if it transpired the DC didn't have a bedtime? Parents have said they are happy for their DC to stay up until they get in after midnight, mostly so they can lie in I suspect. This would be ok(ish) if it was on holiday or as a one off.

I want to back out of a new, regular arrangement because as much as I want to see them, t's too much. DC are 1 and 6, mine is 11 so is more flexible.

I think they would like help with getting their DC in a routine. Both sets of gps are happy with this staying up arrangement which I think is very unfair because they provide regular childcare too (not my problem).

I'd happily help for GC but not nieces and nephews.

I would just say no to future babysitting, and explain - honestly - why you don't want to do it. You have tried their way, and it doesn't work for you.

No. I would absolutely not want to be involved in this arrangement.
Leaving very small children up until that time for no good reason sounds pretty irresponsible imo.

It was supposed to be a regular monthly thing so we'd take a turn every other week. I think GPs will fill in. I cba and think it was cheeky to ask but others are surprised I've changed my mind. DH wants to do it so can pop over if he wants. I don't and I'd rather DC didn't go either.

Free babysitting of kids who won't go to bed? Not a chance.