A young mother asked her 64-year-old mother to look after her infant when she returned to work.

The grandmother, a housewife since 1992, declined, citing her age and suggesting the daughter should have stayed at home. Financial limitations caused by the epidemic put the daughter in heavy debt, making her return to work critical.

The grandmother sought $20 per hour for babysitting, a car seat, a stroller, and reimbursement for driving the kid home, which resulted in a conflict.

Reddit users chastised her for not bringing this up sooner and accused her of being harsh about her mother’s lifestyle. The daughter considered utilizing an infant care center since it seemed more convenient and cost-effective.

The Redditor’s post got a critical reaction, with some claiming she should have addressed daycare fees sooner. Many others stressed the difficult nature of babysitting and supported the grandmother’s decision to decline. The disagreement underlined the difficulties in managing childcare demands, budgetary limits, and family dynamics.