I am talking about just 30 minutes and I would be in mobile contact and within 5 minutes drive from home.
2006-09-11 01:57:06 · 9 answers · asked by Dancemomma 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I would think it would depend on the age and maturity level of the child who would be doing the babysitting. Is this child responsible around the house? How do they react under stress or an emergency? Does the older child show patience with the younger sibling under normal circumstances? In my opinion, before any child starts babysitting, they should take babysitting classes, along with CPR classes. In my area, our local library offers the babysitting classes.
2006-09-11 03:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by soxfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the teenager, (I would think around 15 or 16), has sitter classes, this age would be appropriate.
Putting a younger child in charge of a sibling 4 yrs younger, is not a wise idea.
You have to take into account that the older sibling would know what to do in case of emergency, could handle and discipline the sibling if needed, and it would be a good idea if the sibling knew CPR, which should be taught in the sitter class.
2006-09-11 02:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait until the oldest was at least 12 but probably 13 and base it on how responsible and mature the older child was. Also how well the younger child behaves for the older child.
2006-09-11 19:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by curls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 is way way to young to babysit 16 and older is a good age never leave children alone no matter if its for some minutes anything bad could happen with in a matter of seconds
2006-09-11 02:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least age 12.
I wouldn't leave children under 12 at home alone for any length of time at all. They do not have the maturity to deal with any problems that might arise even though you're only a cell away.
2006-09-11 02:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should check your state law. In South Dakota it is the age of 12. Because if anyone see that the babysitter is underage you can get in a lot ot trouble.
2006-09-11 07:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by Lori K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say 10 for the older child
2006-09-11 02:04:43 · answer #7 · answered by butwhatdoiknow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At what age would it be apropriate for mother to look after both children,Remem alder needs more intension (Dr. words take it)
Baby sit could be replaced by word care taking then I think at 10 and 6 both will have love and affection for each other
2006-09-11 02:02:39 · answer #8 · answered by nikhil k 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go with the older child being atleast 10....just in case...
Good luck:)
2006-09-11 02:03:17 · answer #9 · answered by AQHA34 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋