I would stick to your regular hours and see if you have a neighborhood teen who is willing to become their "after 5:00 babysitter" that you could introduce them too. That way, you both win. You get your normal hours and pay and family time when you want it. They can work extra hours if they want and have their child go next door or down-the-street at 5:00 and pay them a babysitting rate of $3/hour or however much that teen is offering to sit for. If they say it is not fair, your contracted hours are in place and you are helping them find a solution beyond the means of your business. Does that sound fair?

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