To be a little annoyed by this token gift

[slightlyjadedbythis]

I do a lot of free babysitting for my nieces and nephews.

One family got me a really lovely gift voucher. It was really appreciated and came with a really lovely card. It genuinely brought tears to my eyes.

The other family (who I’ve probably babysat for for over 200 hours this year) have got me a gift set that is currently on sale for £3. My nephew gleefully declared “we got that on Christmas Eve!” as I opened it, and my sister in law just laughed awkwardly.

AIBU to think that this is a little cheeky when I do so much free babysitting?

There is nothing on God’s green earth that says you cannot change your mind.

Is there.
Wasn’t a question.

I’ve decided to charge this year.
See? Easy as cake.

And if they get offended, well, that’s a them problem.
That is not a you problem.
Savvy?

What a transactional mindset you have, OP.

YABU if you continue to babysit for them. You are being a doormat.

Why are you babysitting for free? You’re a mug to have done at least 200 hours of free babysitting. And no you don’t have to continue, even if you’ve already said you will do xyz. If it was a paid job you could resign, you’re not being paid, so you can most definitely say it no longer works for you/ you no longer want to spend your free time doing free babysitting. Stop being a mug. THEIR childcare is NOT your responsibility.

If you don't like it don't do it. Maybe they're skint? I don't know

On the contrary. She gives them hundreds of hours of free baby sitting. Being upset at being given a shoddy present is entirely understandable.

So this ppl are well off, go on holiday a lot and can’t pay a babysitter to go out?! You are being used, need to stop that for yourself.