i would really like to babysitt little kids but i have a huge fear of staying home alone and plus i can't find anyone to babysitt my age range is anywhere from 6 mo. - 4 yrs.!! how do i get rid of this fear and how can i find someone to babysitt???
2006-08-12 10:19:18 · 5 answers · asked by **~**LJ**~** 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Start by babysitting younger siblings, if you have any, and the kids of your parents' friends, maybe neighbors. Keep the place locked up, phone a friend (short calls in case the parents call you). Do a good job and make sure the people for whom you babysit can be phoned for a reference. Also, take a CPR course and a babysitting course if you can find one (local colleges, recreation centers usually offer these). It's best when you are younger not to advertise in papers and such - that can be unsafe, rely on word-of-mouth advertising. If you do a good job for a few people, they will tell their friends, especially if you are well qualified. Hope this helps!
2006-08-12 10:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you, anyway? If you are 12 or older, then you are at a good age to babysit. As to your fear of staying home alone, ask yourself why. Are you afraid something will happen and you will need help? If you live in a safe neighborhood (like a suburb) on a street or circle with other houses, you should be okay. But if you are still uncomfortable, ask someone in your area if it is okay to call them if you need help when you are babysitting. That should help. Or, maybe you and a friend could babysit together! That way, You won't be the only one in charge. As for kids to babysit... ask people with young children in places like church, your parent's work, or ask any friends or relatives if they know anyone who might need a babysitter.
But as I said.... if you can't find a way to be comfortable by yourself, then you really shouldn't babysit. Remember: these are somebody else's children, and they expect their kids to have fun and be well taken care of when they are with a babysitter!
2006-08-12 18:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, start out, with the mom of the kid or your mom around that will make you feel safer. keep the doors locked, and don"T be afraid, which i know it is easier typed then done! put an add in the paper , about a babysitter seeking children!
2006-08-12 17:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by vmbbfreak06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just baby sit the kids put the 6mo old in bed and play with the 4 year old kid then have him/her go to bed there no more fears unless the house burns down..
2006-08-12 17:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i am 12 and i stay home alone babysitting my four little cousins a lot. they are 3, 2, 8, and 5. little daredevils.
2006-08-12 19:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ pretty-little-girl-16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋