Originally Posted by mamadaycare:
I was referred a family by a friend that also does in home daycare. They came and toured tonight, mom was seriously so sweet. The child on the other hand was aggressive, taking toys from my kids hands, yelling in his moms face, trying to rip down my gate because he wanted to go back downstairs. Mom said "he gets very angry because he can't use his words". He has had problems with ear infections in the past which is why he doesn't talk. The person who referred him said she thinks he is autistic which isn't necessarily a problem, but I don't know anything about it so I don't know how I would be able to help him. I know kids act the worst around parents but this tour just left me feeling like he wasn't a good fit for my program. I'm torn between enrolling him and giving him a chance or just leaving my spot open. I feel like if I turn them away my friend might be upset with me and I don't want that either.
why the friend not want to take him, and referred to you instead? I think for every "friendly" referral, there is something hidden behind it.