I like your attitude Suzan - no matter what job someone is doing, they are still doing an honest day's work. Treat others the way you expect to be treated. I'm sure if you're treating your maid well and showing her respect, she will do exactly the same to you and your child. Like you say, she's doing you the favour by taking good care of your son.

I'm lucky enough to be at home with my son, whilst my hubby works but I panic at the very thought of someone else looking after him. Its going to be very difficult for me to let go when he has to go to nursery in January.