Ha, I had one parent who kept making smart jabs about how much he paid me every time made the deliberate exercise of writing the check in the foyer while the kids played every Friday. Finally I said, "I survive now, but I made way more as a NICU nurse with my 2-to-1 ratio. Hmmm, wonder if I should raise rates to be comparable. You all should be able to afford it. I see you and XXX bought a new Lexus last week, and DCG said mom was expecting? Are you planning on bringing the new baby here? I don't offer sibling discounts, and that will actually increase my numbers here..." I NEVER heard another snide comment again.

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