what should i fead him
and anything else a babysitter does
and if it matters im 17 years old
2006-06-19 12:30:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
my mom says i have to babysit him and everything like a baby
2006-06-19 12:55:52 · update #1
if he's hungry, give him something to eat. if he's thirsty, get him a glass of water. avoid too much sugar. too hyper-active! he's your brother, what does he like to do? i would assume that if he's twelve, you just have to make sure he's not burning down the house or bringing in too many friends.
2006-06-19 12:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by brimaf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask your parents what they expect of you!!
At 12 years old he shouldn't cause you that much trouble, he is certainly old enough to know what he can and can't do.
Have fun with him. Be a cool older sister and sit and watch a film together. Make some popcorn and just spend some quality time with him. Ask him a few days before you have to watch him what he would like to do. He may want to just stay in his room and do homework or play on his computer etc. If that is the case, then you should find it as easy as pie!
As long as your parents tell him that while they are gone, you are in charge, you should have no problems at all.
At 17 you are legally allowed to babysit so your age isn't a problem at all........ if you are talking numbers!
If you feel uncomfortable being given such a responsiblity, tell your parents as soon as possible so they can make other arrangements............. It would be nice if you could be responsible though and prove that to your parents.
2006-06-19 12:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by Gillipoos 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well twelve year old boys can be a pain but he is at an age where he really just wants to be left alone. To feed him? Find out what you are allowed to feed him. ask things like Can I use the stove? Which i am pretty sure you can. Pretty much just make sure that he is not going to be mad at you. Also, you might want to make sure that whatever you do make sure he is having a great time. Take this time for "bonding" between brother and sister! You never know much about a person until you take time to bond! Have A Great Summer and Good Luck!
2006-06-19 12:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by ♥preppy grl u no♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, the kid's 12 years old for goodness sakes! He's pretty capable of caring for himself.
Any take out/ junk food is the staple diet for any 12 year old. Nothing that should be done differently, just make sure he stays in, doesn't do anything illegal & has a set curfew at the time your Mom says.
Everything else should be fine.
2006-07-03 17:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by ViRg() 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1-ASK YOUR PARENTS WHAT ARE THE RULES!
See what time he must be in bed, how long before they will be back from where-ever they are going, what he can have to eat, etc. Make certain you get the rules for you too, including what they will pay you.
#2-WRITE IT DOWN WHILE THEY TELL YOU AND HAVE THEM SIGN IT. Trust me girlfriend.Then let him do whatever he wants if it is not in conflict with the rules. Make certain you get the telephone number of where they will be. If your brother does not mind, call them and tell them their kid won't mind. Keep the rules handy for the return of your parents.
#3-POINT OUT TO THE PARENTS WHO THEY ARE AND WHO YOU ARE. If (or should I say when) they start critizing your babysitting, show them the rules, signed by the parents. Critical decisions need to be made by the parents. They might want to push it off on their teen, but you are not ready to be a parent yet.
In fact, if you ever think about going all the way, just think of what you parents must go through. It will scare you celebate!
2006-07-02 16:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by T_C_FLY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is really sad when a sister doesn't have a clue about their own brother. I just can't believe that you were not left with some sort of instructions or a way to contact the adults of the household. If you don't know any thing about your own brother then how are we going to know?
2006-06-19 12:38:45 · answer #6 · answered by Sander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At age 12, he should feed himself. Teach him how to use the microwave but not the stove. There are plenty of things he can make for himself (cereal or peanut butter & jelly). It releaves some of your work load and teaches him to be self sufficient at the same time.
Enjoyo your summer.
2006-07-03 03:24:05 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Dorsey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well make him a sandwich and it doesnt matter if your 17 years old your old enough to babysit your brother just calm down and have some confidence in yourself and he can play with his toys or his video games or maybe you could put in a video or dvd in for him, or take him to a park or a movie theatre.
2006-07-03 19:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by mamas_grandmasboy06 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you. Feed him well but not junk food. Give him to drink plenty of water but occasionally something sweet to drink. Avoid coke and Pepsi or other such drinks. Fruit juices are the best
2006-07-03 00:01:18 · answer #9 · answered by estella882000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is 12 years old he should know when he is hungry. Don't let him play with fire, he is 12 he knows better than that, if his a pain in the butt tell your mom to take her son with her were ever she is going.
2006-07-03 18:43:16 · answer #10 · answered by ~ Nena Mala~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋