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What are babysitters supposed to do?
Babysitters are generally responsible for planning activities for your children (like games, sports, arts and crafts), supervising playdates and/or helping get kids ready for bed. They may do some light housekeeping, such as washing dishes or emptying the diaper bin, says Malson.
What is a good excuse to not babysit?
Just say you’re busy or not feeling well. They don’t have to know that the reason you’ll be busy is in bed getting some much-needed rest! Feeling sick is an even stronger reason to say no to your babysitting family. They don’t want you coming to their house and getting germs on everything, or getting their kids sick.
Can I leave my 13 year old home alone?
It is important to consider the child’s maturity. It might be acceptable to leave a mature 12 year old alone, but not a 13 year old or older who isn’t mature and may put themselves or others at risk of harm. A child should never be left at home alone if they do not feel comfortable with this, regardless of their age.
Is babysitting considered a real job?
Is babysitting a real job? Babysitting is most definitely a real job. Sitters get paid in real money and have real work. There’s absolutely no need to diminish or devalue the work of babysitting.
What are the most inappropriate things babysitters have to deal with?
Babysitters have to deal with a lot: high energy kids, cleaning up after the kids and more. Here are some of the most inappropriate things they have to deal with. Then Why Adopt?
What was it like to be a babysitter for a family?
Most of the kids were really pretty good kids. A couple of them were demon devils but we all got along. On several occasions, two couples would gather their kids together at one of their homes and I would actually By the time I was 12 years old, I was the designated go to sitter for most of the families in my neighborhood.
How much do you pay for babysitting two families at once?
On several occasions, two couples would gather their kids together at one of their homes and I would actually be sitting for two families at the same time. My rate of pay was $.50 an hour (yeah, it was a long time ago) but when they grouped the kids together, both families paid me.