For a family with a disabled child, they are usually aware that they cannot simply hire a baby sitter or cleaning help and receive personalized care for their child. Since you are well acquainted with their family, they will probably be relieved to have you offer your services and know that their child will be well taken care of during the vacation season. I think you should ask them what they are willing to pay and if they ask you for a figure, you should name the figure your father suggested and see what reaction you get. Since you are talking about sleeping with them and being a 24-hour live-in helper, you should get well paid for what you are doing, but keep in mind that they will be providing you with food during that time, so that may lower what you receive. Don’t forget to schedule yourself some time off, so you can go to the pool or anything else that you might want do during the days and determine beforehand what will happen during the nights. Sometimes people would assume that if they put you in the same room with the child/ren, you will handle whatever comes up during the nights. Enjoy your summer!
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