How much should i charge a parent if I'm watching there baby for 5 hours?

The baby is 1 year old but the parent is my moms friend so should i lower the amount of money I'm supposed to get?How much should i charge a parent if I'm watching there baby for 5 hours?
For 5 hours i would say $25-$30How much should i charge a parent if I'm watching there baby for 5 hours?
I agree with mackn85, 25.00 to 30.00. I would not discount anything, this could become routine
if you don't mind lowering your usual price, but you could also just charge them your normal price and leave it up to them if they choose to use you. be willing to compromise though if you need the money, etc.
well thats all up to you? do you want to charge her? or do you feel you have to charge her? You may be close to the baby and build a bond, you didnt mention your age and your routines in life , such as if you go out on weekends and would rather be with your friends then babysitting ect....you could be doing your moms friend a favor by her sanity and letting her get a little freedom and break from her regular routines at home,im sure she appreciates this, also you dont mention how close you are to your moms friend. another important factor here is, most new mothers do not trust just any one with their children... seems this friends of your moms has a lot of faith and trust in you .. ifyou feel guilty being paid its up to you if you feel she should pay you . thats up to you as well. doesnt matter what should or shouldnt be said here in your question. what should matter is what you feel inside and how well and close you are to your moms friend. for the future, of your own plans, just make it clear sometimes you go out and proper notice for you could be worked out... sounds like this woman trust you. now try and trust her , i dont think she is going to use you like people claim, i think you 2 will work things out...and even if you do some free babysitting for her, im sure i will see gifts ahead from her or even some sort of rewards... after all she isnt stupid, she knows your using your time ... to help her have a bit of get away...going rate is $7 to $8 an hour, if it was me i would take 15 bucks, if it s alll the time, i would take going rate... a good mom will pay her GOOD caregiver whats she is worth .... no matter how well or little you know them. i paid mine more then average rate just so i could keep her.... and her take care of my kids.. i trusted her. so use your own heart on how you want to handle the money situation or even ask you rmom what her oppin is..
Nah never give in. Charge the normal amount. I would say about 50-75 bucks.
$6 or $7 an hour is the going rate nowadays I think