I was babysitting two kids last night, one of them 2 and the other 5...they were driving me bananas so I hauled off and gave the 2 year old a good smack on the keister. The five year old told her mom when she got home and the mom fired me and refused to pay me....is this even legal? i deserve my moolah AND my business...i was there for 3 hours babysitting those cockroaches. what do you think i should do?
2007-02-26 12:54:40 · 15 answers · asked by tulip987654321 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Trust me, I understand completely! I used to babysit all the time. But the one thing I know, is that you should never, ever unless you have permission spank someone's child. I think that in some cases people could try to say it was physical abuse, so I would never do that again.
I know this probably sounds retarded, but I honestly think you should watch SuperNanny, Ms. Jo Frost, and take notes while you watch them (I'm not saying you don't know what to do!). I love her show and the things that she does seem way too simple to work, but you can make kids listen without having to get physical with them. And even if it doesn't work the way you expect it to the first time, if you're consistent the kids will start to learn that you mean business and are not going to accept bad behavior from them. Hope this helps!
2007-02-26 13:06:50 · answer #1 · answered by Miranda 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not think that either side of this issue was completely "right."
I agree with the previous posters--you shouldn't have smacked the kid, no matter how much he deserved it. I've had some monsters, but smacking definitely isn't the way to go. Time-out usually works wonders, and pretending to call Mom and Dad will do the trick when all else fails. With small kids, all you have to do is pick up the phone and say "Hello, Mrs. Smith?" and they'll behave instantly.
She should have paid you, because you did spend your time with the children. She is not legally obligated to pay you, since you were not legally employed. She does have the right to report you, but a charge like that would most likely be laughed out of the court room. If there were injuries involved, that would be another thing entirely.
Just try to remember that they are young children. Two-year-olds do not have much of anything really, other than energy. Be patient. Remember that the parents have to deal with the insane children all the time. Most kids I've dealt with behave better for me than for their parents.
With older kids, games are great. It keeps them occupied. Simon Says and Follow the Leader can be done with younger children too. It really impresses the parents when their child learns something while in your care.
2007-02-26 21:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by evr_hd_tht_dream 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are so many ways other than hitting a kid. your lucky the mother didnt hit you back or charge you for hitting her kid. You obviously shouldnt be baby sitting if you cant handle a 2 year old and a 5 year old who are acting up. it is your job as a baby sitter to find something to entertain them be it painting or playdough or whatever keeps them entertained. I am a nanny and when the kids i work for act up i give them a time out or stand them in a corner( i am a little old school) for the same time as their age after the time out i sit and tell them why i put them there in the first place. they may not understand completely but they get the hint after a while. paitience is the key when dealing with children especially ones that don't listen. when you find yourself going bananas take a deep breath or tell the kids to go play in their room for a minute while you get it together.
2007-02-27 00:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are certified by the Red Cross for babysitting (An EASY, CHEAP Saturday class!) they will put you on a babysitters list. People will be calling you off the hook! You'll forget about the past in No time!
PS- If the kids are BAD, make them sit in the corner next time or if old enough, make them watch a PBS documentary! I promise they will be good and it is better than spanking them and getting in trouble. :~)
2007-02-26 21:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are VERY fortunate to only have been fired. You were only there for 3 hours, that's not too long. Even if you were paid it wouldn't have made much difference. What's worse, is if you babysit for her friends she'll tell them and probably exaggerate. Good luck. And next time, try not to fly off the panhandle.
2007-02-26 21:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Piper D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Should Never Smack. Exspecaily A Kid That Is Not Yours.
2007-02-26 21:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by Emily 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well... you are LUCKY to only have been fired.The mom could have hit you or called the cops on you.Perhaps you should work on learning to control yourself before babysitting anymore children. Never physically hit a kid .... There are MUCH better ways to get a child to behave.
2007-02-26 21:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by yeah , yeah whatever 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
it is against the law to hit a child even if the parents give you permission. I think you should continue to babysit but try not to go over the edge.
2007-02-26 21:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by PrincessC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sry but u shouldn't hit hte kid even though they were driving u crazy she could've called the cops and reported child abuse
all u need t odo is control ur self and just well talk about it to the kids and punish in time out or no movies BUT DON'T HIT!
2007-02-27 15:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by Juicy44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was that mother, I would have fired you too, but I still would have paid you. It is no ones place but the parents to decide on corporal punishment.
2007-02-26 21:35:08 · answer #10 · answered by Sandy Lou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋