Originally Posted by Unregistered:
One of my fears about termming him is we live in a small town. This young mother has LOTS of relatives (yet she complains she has no one, go figure) and her Mother works as a bartender and at a gas station. I have heard her and her Mother gossip 1st hand about some people around town. If word gets out that I am a lousy sitter or I do this or that (people lie when scorned) my business could be ruined as well as my reputation.
I think you will see that after this child blows through numerous daycares, that no matter what was said/gossiped about you, people will figure out the truth. I really can't imagine that too many (if any) other providers will put up with the amount of BS and disrespect that both mother and child have shown you. He WILL get kicked out of daycares, left and right, and people will think you are a saint for keeping him as long as you have!!
I haven't added my opinion yet, but I agree with every other person who advised to term him now! Nan is right - he needs to be evaluated ASAP, and dealt with. Otherwise he's a huge liability to you.