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Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?

Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren? A study in the UK has found that 70%...

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13.32 11 Mar 2026


Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?


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13.32 11 Mar 2026


Should grandparents be paid for minding their grandchildren?

A study in the UK has found that 70% of grandparents want to provide some economic support for their children through babysitting grandkids.

So, should the favour be returned?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, Broadcaster and host of the Opinions Matter podcast, Broadcaster Claire Ronan and more.


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