Babysitting in Negril?

[Eden]

Thanks Jambarney and TicToc for your kind replies and helpful advice.
It sounds like both of you share similar parenting concerns and styles with us. I agree with you, Jambarney, that it is likely a better idea to choose someone that works regularly at your home base hotel, however, the more I think about it, the more I am probably not going to do it. We have six friends (3 couples) who will be joining us on vacation for part of our 3 week stay. None of them plan on bringing their kids along, so we were thinking it would be fun to enjoy some kid free evenings with them. But, instead we will just bring our kids along out to dinner, and just go out a bit earlier in the eves. It began as a family vacation for us, until our friends decided to join us, so we will just keep it that way for us.
Call me overprotective or what, but my kids are my life, and I just don't feel comfortable at this point leaving them alone with a stranger. Despite staying at the same hotel for many stays, and getting to know their wonderful staff, the fact is they are still not known on the level of trusting them alone with my kids. I think it's quite easy to fall into a false sense of security and trust with people you only see once or twice a year, especially when you are on a relaxing vacation where your guard is way down. I totally related to what you shared Tic Toc, and it seems like we are very similar mommies when it comes to the safety of our kids. We will be staying at Idle Awhile. I agree that childcare is a huge worry, anywhere you are, and not something you can ever take lightly.
Thanks again for your input. It was much appreciated!
~Eden

[TiCtOc]

Thanks Jambarney and TicToc for your kind replies and helpful advice.
It sounds like both of you share similar parenting concerns and styles with us. I agree with you, Jambarney, that it is likely a better idea to choose someone that works regularly at your home base hotel, however, the more I think about it, the more I am probably not going to do it. We have six friends (3 couples) who will be joining us on vacation for part of our 3 week stay. None of them plan on bringing their kids along, so we were thinking it would be fun to enjoy some kid free evenings with them. But, instead we will just bring our kids along out to dinner, and just go out a bit earlier in the eves. It began as a family vacation for us, until our friends decided to join us, so we will just keep it that way for us.
Call me overprotective or what, but my kids are my life, and I just don't feel comfortable at this point leaving them alone with a stranger. Despite staying at the same hotel for many stays, and getting to know their wonderful staff, the fact is they are still not known on the level of trusting them alone with my kids. I think it's quite easy to fall into a false sense of security and trust with people you only see once or twice a year, especially when you are on a relaxing vacation where your guard is way down. I totally related to what you shared Tic Toc, and it seems like we are very similar mommies when it comes to the safety of our kids. We will be staying at Idle Awhile. I agree that childcare is a huge worry, anywhere you are, and not something you can ever take lightly.
Thanks again for your input. It was much appreciated!
~Eden

Maann You are going to Jamaica with 6 people that have zero kids and you telling me you haven't drawn them up a rota yet LOL
True friends would surely give up 3 hrs of their holiday to let you go have fun.Get the rota done girl! that's 6 nights out you could have if you play your cards right or if they babysit with their other half then 3 nights out.
Most good friends and couples will not mind staying in just to give their friend a break.
Make it worth it for them with simple to arrange things, candlelit dinner for two or breakfast in bed or movie and pizza and whatever.Perfect opportunity for the great escape with careful expert planning and kids left with trusted friends.You are halfway there , let me know when the rota is complete! Honestly I do not think your friends will mind one single bit.They will probably enjoy one quiet night in out of all the party nights out!