2006-10-06 04:03:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
1) they trust the older sibling
2) the older sibling is responsible enough to watch after the younger ones
2006-10-06 04:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle : 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. to become responsible 2.trust
but we also forget that the older siblings need a break somethimes and we take for granted that they won't harm them(aggrivate, or be bossy) but we fail to realize that they do become agitated with the younger ones because they are always with them and they have too. You should learn to treat it as a job for the older ones if you are teaching them to be responsibe not that they are being the parent because you aren't there. for once sit back and look at the relationship and how the older one treats the younger ones when u are there..... you'll see u in them because they'll sometimes continue the authoritive behavior while u are there.........sometimes get a sitter
2006-10-06 04:15:28 · answer #2 · answered by mojajazmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't state the ages, but at 13, I was full time baby sitter to 3-4 month old brother, had no problems...I cared for the child because I was expected to. You do not state the ages here, so what do you want to know?
2006-10-06 04:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be free child care plus an older sibling more trustworthy than a stranger or even a childminder parents feel at ease knowing all children are together at home.
2006-10-06 04:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by felicitym2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) there is no other adult (family and friends) they could entrust the young children
2) to save $$
but i do think that if the older sibling is not big enough, there should still be other adults available.
2006-10-06 04:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by ash 7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't want to pay for someone to take care of their children.
It's better for a sibling to take care of a child/children than a stranger.
2006-10-06 04:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by car4423 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) allow the siblings to bond
2) more trustworthy than a stranger and helps older sibling to understand responsibilties
2006-10-06 04:10:47 · answer #7 · answered by Charley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 15 year old & I do it cause I work & he is own his way to becoming that adult & that is great expereince for him to have....responsbility!Another reason is because I have a lot of trust in him to take care of things cause he is great kid.
2006-10-06 04:07:41 · answer #8 · answered by "karma" 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cost of a sitter,and we all had to. You hate it now. But one day you will look back on it as Fawne memories.
2006-10-06 04:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by Witchy Woman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Because they are too cheap to pay for daycare
2. They trust family more than a stranger
2006-10-06 04:05:07 · answer #10 · answered by Molly323 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋