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'A labour of love' - Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren?

Writing in the Irish Independent today, Anne Atkins says the implication that a grandparent has nothing better to do with their time than provide free childcare – all day, every day – is downright demeaning. Do you think grandparents should be paid for minding their own grandchildren? Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…

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12.15 26 May 2023


'A labour of love' - Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren?


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12.15 26 May 2023


Writing in the Irish Independent today, Anne Atkins says the implication that a grandparent has nothing better to do with their time than provide free childcare – all day, every day – is downright demeaning.

Do you think grandparents should be paid for minding their own grandchildren?

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss…


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