text: is it rude to want to be paid for regularly caring for a relative's children? i watch two of my cousins children 3 days a week and i have cut my own hours back at my job to be home in time to care for them.  i really feel like asking for a little something, but is it right to do so because of it being family? honestly i don't believe it is rude. you are taking time out of your own schedule to watch them when you could clearly be doing something else. since you cut the hours back at your job you are not making the money there. you relative should be able to understand this, especially if you have bills to pay.