70 is not THAT old. I'm sure she can handle your kids for an hour or so.

I am sickened to be a member of your generation. This is not the 1930s where 70 was actually old(aren't medical advancements wonderful) My 67 year old father watches 2 girls(4 and 6) for 3 hours a day while my sister(their mother) is at work. My grandmother worked until her 82nd birthday(40 hours a week behind a bar)

1. 70 isn't old. 2. Blame the slackers. We had this implemented at my work because you have those handful of people who need to ruin it for everyone else by not pulling their weight.

I know how you feel. While 70 isn't considered old it depends on the condition of the person.