I told her no. I have only changed a diaper ONCE! and that was her daughter's. I could handle it if it was just her daughter(she's one) but the other child is only about 5-7 months.
how do i tell her no and to leave it at that.
2006-12-01 12:51:25 · 20 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i love children but i have no expierence.
*i'm 20*
2006-12-01 13:01:18 · update #1
you say you already told her no....is she still pressuring you to do it???
just tell her straight up the reason you won't...."i'd love to help you out, but i'm too inexperienced and am not ready for the responsibility of caring for two babies"......honestly, i find it a bit scary that a mother would even ask some-one so inexperienced with babies to take on babysitting two babies those ages.....
....if you really want to you could ask her to teach you about caring for a baby so that some-time in the future you can babysit...
2006-12-02 03:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like that "No, I'm not comfortable taking care of a child that young." There is nothing wrong with telling her the truth. There are alot of people and sitting services that don't take children under a certain age. Make that stand and say no kids under 1 years old.
2006-12-01 21:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by jillifly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you already tell her no? Is she bugging you about it? If she is, then I would say she is not a very good friend. However, that aside, I would give her a couple of names of reliable drop-off childcare places, or find a good babysitter by networking with a few people to give her a few alternatives. If she still persists, tell her no means no, and forget about it. Not your problem, it's hers. And if you lose a friendship over your lack of babysitting skills, she was just using you anyway and you are likely better off without her. Hope this helps.
2006-12-01 20:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have no obligation to babysit those kids, especially if you're uncomfortable or you don't like kids. It'll be better for you, the kids and the parents if you say no.
Calmly explain that you have very little experience with children and that you feel very uncomfortable with the idea. If she insists you need to stand firm. There are plenty of teenagers who can babysit and probably have more experience. (No offense.)
Good luck!
2006-12-01 20:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her the truth. You are not experienced and have some anxiety about doing it. You could also let her know one is all you can handle. Don't be a doormat and accept the position you do not want. They will find an alternative.
2006-12-01 20:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politely tell her you would love to but don't feel comfortable babysitting 2 kids especially because you have never taken CPR classes before. They will like you for your honestly.
2006-12-01 20:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by tofu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it must be hard to just say NO. But you can break it to her by either:
-Offering to her a very respectable babysitter
-Schedule some sort of date or meeting on the day
-That's about all I know without being too rude.
2006-12-01 21:01:15 · answer #7 · answered by durka_durka_7_11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend has to understand that this maybe a little to much for you. Not everyone is comfortable with babies and especially if the baby isn't your friends thats a little much of her to ask of you. Don't let her take advantage of you.
2006-12-01 21:12:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that you don't feel competent to babysit them and so in good conscience you can't accept her offer.
2006-12-01 21:00:10 · answer #9 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say, I won't be able to. Don;t offer explanation unless pressed for it... even then keep it short.
Be Blessed!
2006-12-01 22:02:06 · answer #10 · answered by ramzee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋