2006-07-27 09:56:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Probably. I am going to start watching a 9 year old next week.
Go with 12 to abide by laws, go with 14 just to be sure.
2006-07-27 09:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by namelessnomad4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nine is too young. I don't think you can legally stay by yourself until you are at least 13. But I think that 15 or older is a good age to start babysitting. At that age you can emotionally handle the responsibility of taking care of a younger child.
2006-07-27 10:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately. I have a 5 and 6 yr old myself, I would not leave them with anyone less than 16. I still remember being 14 and babysitting...I was too young then too. I was not mature enought to know how to handle certain situations. Especially for small children and babies.
If you are interested in babysitting for a couple hours at a time for someone, definately take a course in CPR and first aid. Check on classes that prepare you specificaly on babysitting.
2006-07-27 10:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the legal age is 12, but sometimes even a 12 year old isn't qualified to care for another child. On the other hand, I have seen 9 yr olds capable of babysitting, although I wouldn't take that chance.
2006-07-27 10:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by ginger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 is legal age to babysit in the home of others. You need to be 10 to babysit at home (younger siblings) . Even then parents must supply a phone number for immediate contact.
2006-07-27 10:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by saultdebbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, yeah, I have a nine year old (almost ten) and she is definitely not old enough, nor are any of her friends her age. She helps me out with her brother and sister a lot, but I'm always around. I'd say 13 or 14 is a better age.
2006-07-27 09:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nine is too young - wait for 12 or 13
2006-07-27 10:21:43 · answer #7 · answered by puma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9 is too young.
most kids i think are 13 or 14.
but i think 15 should be the appropriate age.
2006-07-27 10:31:44 · answer #8 · answered by bookworm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9 is too young to leave alone in a house, so certainly too young to babysit.
Not too young to be hired as a "mother's helper" - to play with and distract a baby or small child while the mother does other things around the house.
2006-07-27 10:00:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 is the legal age
2006-07-27 09:58:55 · answer #10 · answered by floydygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋