Why do some people think paying their childminder is optional?

[ShiveringCoyote]

DSis is a child minder, has been for years. Two sets of parents have asked to leave off paying her for April until next week because "expensive month for them" and " car needs repairs". Its not the first time its happened and she said its very common amongst minders, especially at this time of year and Christmas.

She needs to be tougher I’m afraid. Insist on a week/month upfront and if they don’t pay, she doesn’t take their child/ren.

I think Childminding is more than just a job, it's very personal and almost more like a friend or family member asking to pay you back at a later date rather than a business transaction.
Rubbish. If you didn't get your wages when you were expecting them would that be ok?

Childminding is more than a job, but frankly loving someone else’s child doesn’t pay my mortgage. I don’t think Barclays would be very impressed with me if I called up and said sorry I can’t pay next month, but I love the children I care for