I'm so fed up and on the verge of giving notice for the first time :(

[EverySingleWeek]

Around this time, every single week, I get a message from a parent which sends my bp through the roof. It's always a negative text, often complaining about the care the dc's have received.

The dc's bad behaviour is always excused and other factors are blamed.

Last week's text made me very cross because the mindee had told three different lies which could have got three different children into trouble but could have been totally avoided had it been discussed in person rather than via text or if the mother had taken a bit of time to think about what her dc had told her.

I feel like I'm always on the defensive and dread the days they come to me because I know there'll be some issue at the end of their week with me.

I've never given notice before but know plenty who have and for far less.

Very fed up

You are running a successful business EverySingleWeek, look on this as part of the learning curve.

The trouble with trying to address the issue with the parent is that it can only work if the parent respects you and accepts your version of events.

It doesn't sound as though this is the case.

I have looked after a family like this in the past where the elder boy's word was absolute. They never questioned him, never asked for my version of events, they just believed everything he said.
If this child is also a precious Prince who cannot be faulted and is never wrong, you won't ever convince them otherwise.

It comes down to a complete lack of respect of you as a professional childcarer and you'll be fighting a losing battle with them if this is the case.

Thanks for the replies

Everything is all sorted for now and a plan is in place.