2006-08-15 12:36:22 · 14 answers · asked by celt1c_spirit 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Baby sitting for a 14 year old should never be done totally alone.
A 14 year old can baby sit unsupervised for appox. 3 hours and that's pushing it, depending on the number babysitting for.
I've learned since having twins that outside of teenaged employment, babysitting, yard work, paper deliveries, lemonade stands, girl/boy scouts, etc. that sometime we take away their freedom and playtime and place too much responsibility on teenagers. So babysitting would have to be a want and not a must do.
2006-08-15 12:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by Ary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what's being baby sat
and how mature the child is
u should first test the child
have them answer questions of what ifs
like what if u can't get ahold of the parents and the baby wont stop crying
what if the child won't go to bed
what if the child is throwing a temper tantrum
ask the child how'd they react and what'd they do there's a start!
2006-08-15 13:00:09 · answer #2 · answered by cul8r07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey my niece is 12 and she babysits... untill its over, really they can for as long as they want.. theres not time limit!
2006-08-15 12:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by ValleyFlower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as need it to, Let them babyseat 3 to 6 hours.
2006-08-15 13:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty/Penguin Jillian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think anyone should sit on babies no matter how old or young they are.!
lol!!! sorry i couldn't resist... hope it made you laugh... anyway...seriously... as far as i am aware it is illegal in U.K for anyone under 16 to baby sit ... check it out on google or something,,, also there can be a massive difference between the maturity of one 14 yr old and another.
2006-08-15 12:47:53 · answer #5 · answered by mojo jo jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they like.
2006-08-15 12:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Avatar: The Last Airbender 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they want
2006-08-15 12:39:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you want them to.
2006-08-16 07:32:00 · answer #8 · answered by Laura 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they are able to...I wouldn't recommend much time because they could get tired but if you think you can do it...then go ahead!
2006-08-15 12:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by Marce.. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think anyone under 18 should be left in charge of a baby.
2006-08-15 13:20:48 · answer #10 · answered by crophilia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋