Should grandparents be paid for babysitting?

Forest (Canada)

My first response was "Of course not!!" But then in re-thinking this, I would have to say the answer could be yes if it was on a continual basis because of a job. However, if the parent is a SINGLE parent who is not earning much, then the answer would be no. But all in all, I think it is an individual decision and cannot be answered with just one or two answers.

It is a common scene in China, where elderly people play a major role in raising grandchildren. [Photo/IC]