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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 556309" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>For a few years I provided a home for unwed Mothers (through Catholic Childrens Services) during their pregnancy. My obligation was to provide a family atmosphere and transport them to Dr. appts and subsequently to the hospital when they were ready to give birth. In exchange they lived free and received like $20 a week for spending money AND they straightened the house and babysat the children while I worked to support us.</p><p></p><p>We had mutually agreed upon rules up front. They were "off duty" when I was home so they had evenings free and Sundays off. The funny thing was that only one young woman looked at it as a job. She was a hairdresser by trade and a little bit older. She was a nice person but often when I walked in the door she would say "night" and go to her room before we ate dinner etc. One was a looney toon that I had to "fire" within two weeks, lol. The others all blended in with the four of us and actually were family members...one stayed for a year after she gave up her baby.</p><p></p><p>So...screening the people is important. A very clear list of expectation is very important. Your idea is worth exploring but I do think you'd have to be very very careful...even easy child's in college go out at night etc. and I "think" you are sound sensitive like I am so your sleep could be disrupted. Finding someone who blends with your whole family might be a challenge but I think worth considering. Hugs DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 556309, member: 35"] For a few years I provided a home for unwed Mothers (through Catholic Childrens Services) during their pregnancy. My obligation was to provide a family atmosphere and transport them to Dr. appts and subsequently to the hospital when they were ready to give birth. In exchange they lived free and received like $20 a week for spending money AND they straightened the house and babysat the children while I worked to support us. We had mutually agreed upon rules up front. They were "off duty" when I was home so they had evenings free and Sundays off. The funny thing was that only one young woman looked at it as a job. She was a hairdresser by trade and a little bit older. She was a nice person but often when I walked in the door she would say "night" and go to her room before we ate dinner etc. One was a looney toon that I had to "fire" within two weeks, lol. The others all blended in with the four of us and actually were family members...one stayed for a year after she gave up her baby. So...screening the people is important. A very clear list of expectation is very important. Your idea is worth exploring but I do think you'd have to be very very careful...even easy child's in college go out at night etc. and I "think" you are sound sensitive like I am so your sleep could be disrupted. Finding someone who blends with your whole family might be a challenge but I think worth considering. Hugs DDD [/QUOTE]
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