She says that we dont have enough time, because she insists on being at home the whole time I babysit. Ive doneit before, and was very good. I love kids and she thinks I just want to do this for the money. Please help me people!!!
2007-02-25 07:57:27 · 19 answers · asked by **MEGY** 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
12 is on the younger end for babysitting. It's a good way to begin, with help from someone else. Maybe you have an older sister or an older friend who could babysit with you. Babysitting in a church nursery is a great way to get some experience. Church nurseries always need extra help and usually there is a few adults in the nursery too.
2007-02-25 08:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me start by saying I don't know you personally. You may be incredibly mature for your age... or not. I have 2 children (3yrs and 1 yr) and would not allow a 12 year old to babysit either one on their own.
You said "Ive doneit before, and was very good" and it may have been, I'm assuming you didn't run into any problems or emergencies either. Take a look at some of the questions posted in the newborn section. EXPERIENCED parents who are ADULTS sometimes panic and don't know what to do when a health issue arises. Have you been certified in first aid and CPR by the Red Cross? Have you taken courses in babysitting? I'd start with these steps, get some training under your belt and in so doing, PROVE that you are serious about this. Also, I'm sure your Mom looks at your behavior in other areas as well. Do you clean your room and do your chores without being asked? Are you dependable with other things like homework? Do others trust you to handle things?
You also said "she thinks I just want to do this for the money"... well, if you charge to babysit then yes you ARE doing it for the money. If you seriously want experience and it isn't about money then you would do it free.
2007-02-25 08:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by dibzz d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
12 is a little bit young to babysit on your own. That's why your mother wants to be somewhat involved with that.
I thought 12 was a normal age for babysitting because I think I was babysitting when I was 12 or 13.
Now that I have actually raised my own children, I can see all the things that kids can surprise you with - they're not all good - and so I'm more wary of hiring a younger kid to babysit. I usually have hired college students!
2007-02-28 04:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by kathyw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are young, but if you started out watching kids in your neighborhood for maybe an hour or two at a time, that would be okay. Then you can gradually spend more & more time with them as your mom gets more comfortable with the idea and you prove that you're okay on your own. You have lots of years ahead of you to babysit - just start out slowly until you have some experience and your mom has had time to get used to the idea. Good Luck!
2007-02-25 11:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by Meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mom may think that you are too young or that you want it for the money. I started baby sitting when I was 8 or 9, but I was with an adult, but did most of it on my own and didn't get paid.
Your best bet, for you, your mom and your clients is to go to the YMCA or a Red Cross Organization and get certified in CPR, Baby-Sitting, Safety (swimming, etc..)
This way, your mom and your clients know that if something happens, you know what to do to fix it or get out of the situation.
Maybe you can start out at a parent's helper. If they have arrands that they need to run, maybe your mom will let you go ( if she knows the parents) and you can watch the kids in the store while they shop. This way they don't have to worry too much about them. Or like when they are at home working or trying to cook, you keep the child entertained until they are done with whatever it is they need to do.
Talk to your mom, ask her if there is ny way that you can prove to her that you are ready to baby sit. Just know that if may not always work out the first time, there is always another chance, just keep trying.
The simple fact that you love kids should be enough, but in todays world there is always something more, something that keeps you back from what you want to do, just over come it and you'll be one step closer to your goal.
2007-02-25 08:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She insisits on being there, because even if you are a mature young lady, doesn't mean that you can handle children by yourself,I am 24 with babies, and honey it is hard, if anything she is being cool, because if you needed help or a brake, she could step in.
Maybe you can work on some other kind of system to where she will have peace of mind, ( because mom's heads are worry crazy)and you can babysit, show her your mature by talking about it, and trying to find a better way of handling it.
good luck
Also you it might not be a legal age in your state, ask her about that.:)
2007-02-25 09:57:49 · answer #6 · answered by Pandora in blue jeans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prove it to her, infront of her that you are independent enough to babysit without her help. I'm 19 yrs old now, I've babysat BY MYSELF since your age. I started babysitting a 4 yr old, now at age 19 I have babysat newborn and up!! You get very experienced, show your motheyour independent infront of her without her help-if you really are!! Then tell her you have anlot of confidence in yourself that you can take on a responsibility like this. BUT YOU HAVE TO MEAN WHAT YOUR SAYING, because the childs life is in your hands, at your age you should babysit age 3-8 prob.
2007-02-25 08:02:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lorelei's Mommy ( & prego) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom told me the same thing when I was 11, me and my friends decided to take one of those babysitting classes at a children's hospital. It was only about a week long too. Everytime, after, that my mom told me either I was too young or it was too risky I would show her my certificate that said I was allowed to babysit and she would change her mind, just like that. You can try the classes, im pretty sure they're free. Good Luck !
2007-02-25 08:10:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you should lesson to your mom, she's wright that she should be there when you baby sit at lest for a while I know you think you are old enough to baby sit on your own, but you are 12 maybe when your 14 or 15 you can do more on your own, but for know its best with your mom in the next room just in case any problems come up.
2007-02-25 08:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by Lara <:(((>< 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a bit young. Taking care of a child is a huge responsibility. If everything goes OK, there's no problem. But she just wants you to be older and more mature before doing it alone.
If you like taking care of kids, ask if you can help organize birthday parties in the neighborhood, or help in the church nursery... She'll probably let you do things like that.
2007-02-25 08:02:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋