Why do I feel so guilty when leaving my child with a babysitter? Eventhough, I hardly ever leave him.?

Answer 1

You are feeling separation anxiety, and it's very common.

It is very human to be obsessed with what "might happen," or even what "might HAVE happened."

If your baby-sitter is well known to you, and trusted, then that should lower your anxiety level.

You are, however, just torturing yourself because you are already blaming yourself for things that aren't going to happen.

Answer 2

Don't feel bad at all. I do the same thing and i have to leave her with one everyday for 8 hours a day. Then when i pick her up take her home and it is time for bed. I guess it is just a mother thing. I feel guilty if i have to leave her for 4 hours on the weekend so i can go do something that i enjoy and then by feeling guilty i still don't enjoy it anyway. I guess that shows that we love and care for our children more than anything in the world. I feel like i don't spend enough time with her now and i think that is why i feel guily. I feel like i brought her into the world and i should be the one taking care of her all the time i shouldn't have to leave her with a babysitter. That is how i feel and maybe this is some of the things you are feeling. Hope i helped. Good Luck and don't feel guilty (easier said than done) we all need a little time away from our kids to keep sane.

Answer 3

Don't feel guilty. It's a good thing leaving him with someone here and there. Not only does it get him used to other people but it gives you a much needed break. Parents can't be all together 24/7 without a break. It's not healthy for you or your child(ren). Instead of feeling guilty think of it as a special time for you to recharge your battery. When you do return think of his smiley face and know that you did a good thing not only for him but for yourself as well!

GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 4

fairly no longer. i'm far to protective of my son. If it come all the way down to no longer paying my costs or leaving my son with somebody I infrequently knew my costs does no longer gets a commission and that i could be in debt as much as my eyeballs. There are far to many twisted minds available. somebody who's probably an spectacular guy or woman could be a entire nut pastime. as an occasion, Melissa Hickaby a 28 year previous lady sunday college instructor. She abducted Sandra Cantu, and eight year previous little female, raped and murdered her. She filled her physique in a chew of bags and tossed her in a pond. under no circumstances will I positioned my newborn in somebody elses care till they are relatives. ** Get on the internet and look up community daycares and notice what others propose. generally you will discover comments that folk have left.

Answer 5

Its okay and totally normal. Its hard to imagine someone else caring for your child. It is important for you to take a little time away as it builds up your childs social skills and yours to adults need adult communication.Make sure you do you your homework on the person you are leaving them with and then don't worry. You need to work on this now because he/she will be really embarrased if you are sitting behind them in math class in grade 12.

Answer 6

I agree with Janelle. and I would like to add that your feelings are normal - you have been each other's world since conception and a lot of times it's worse on the parents than the kids. It's called separation anxiety and it you'll soon come to enjoy (and even want) your time alone.

Answer 7

It's called mother guilt and it's always there lurking in the back of your mind. Try to relax and make the most of your time apart to regroup and refresh yourself, you do need some time apart. Good Luck!