₹25K Babysitters: Help or Exploitation?

Babysitters are now charging around 25,000 rupees per month in many cities. They stay at the employer’s house, bathe the child once a day, and even ask for extra money if they have to take the child outside to play.

During festivals, they also expect holidays or bonuses. This has triggered mixed reactions among people. Many are debating whether such costs are justified or becoming unreasonable.

Some feel that parents should take care of their own children instead of depending on babysitters. They believe that if parents cannot give time, they should rethink having children. This opinion has found strong support online.

Others argue that if a family can afford such expenses, there is no real issue. They feel that in most such households, both parents earn well. For them, paying for help is simply a practical choice.

In reality, both views have merit. Children need their parents most during early childhood. This phase is crucial for emotional bonding, learning basic values, and building a sense of security.

At the same time, modern life is expensive. Home loans, school fees, transport, and daily expenses consume most of the income. For many families, having both parents work is no longer optional.

In such situations, babysitters and daycare centres become essential. Some offices even provide daycare facilities with small salary deductions. If such systems become common, working parents will find it easier to manage both career and family life.