i have to babysit him, but i also have a softball game. i was thinking i could watch him in the dugout when my teams up to bat, my teammates could watch him when I'm up to bat, and when our teams on the field, the sub players could watch him. everybody knows him and my family since my sister has come to some of my games and watched him, and he's been with us in the dugout before too, just not for a whole game. my sis can't watch him because she has a dance competition. i think it would be ok and safe, your opinions?
2007-03-19 07:52:15 · 22 answers · asked by I'm 17 and ME!!!!!! 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
my parents have to work
2007-03-19 07:57:33 · update #1
No, you are the one that is responsible. If something happens you need to be available and ready. How can you do that if you are playing a game? You cant pawn a baby that young off on other people when you are the one who is supposed to be watching him. Find another person ( a family member who is an adlut)
2007-03-19 07:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by adrixia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad, bad idea.
A 10 month old baby is completely dependent on you - and must always be your first responsibility. If you are at-bat or in the field, you will not be making sure he is not getting hurt in some way. He will be scared and looking for his best friend to hold him: you!
I'm sorry, but if you're in charge of the baby - then that's all you get to do: be in charge of the baby.
Don't be casual about it and think someone else will step in to cover you - if anything - even a little thing - happens, you will be so, so sorry.
You are a good sister.
2007-03-19 07:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by Stan W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, leave your brother at home. He's only 10 months old and at that age all the noise is going to bother him if he's not always in the arms of someone he knows.
Also tossing a baby from person to person is a bad idea.
It's not really that safe...and your coach wont be impressed if you bring a baby to the game with no one else to watch it.
Sorry but that's just irresponsible.
Call your coach and inform him that you wont be making the game tonight because you have family responsibilies that can't be ignored.
2007-03-19 07:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ask your parents. If they say you may take him, do, but be sure he is in a place where he absolutely could not get hit by anything at all and that someone is watching him all the time. Does he have a playpen you could set up in the dugout? It really would be best for him to stay at home, but if you must take him, just make sure he's super safe!
2007-03-19 07:57:44 · answer #4 · answered by cucumberlarry1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that it is a very good idea to take your brother to the game. First off I don't know what the weather is like where you are but it is cold where I live. Next, it is not your teammates job to watch him. You need to call your parents and get another sitter or miss the game.
2007-03-19 08:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Ransom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whats wrong with you? First off you dont give your respondity to other ppl what makes you think they want to babysit? You dont know these other players on the other team either what makes you think they want to babysit for you? or that any of these ppl would take care of the baby or watch him so he didnt get hurt? I think you should tell your mommy want your asking us so she can find someone more respondable to babysit. A ball field is no place for a baby get a grip!
2007-03-19 08:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by letthepartybeginnow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a big sister means you need to make sacrifices. the way i see it is you can either babysit or go to your game not both. hes to young and theres always a chance or him getting hurt. Maybe you can work something out with another family memeber to watch him at game time and after the game you can watch him. Do what you think is responsible.
2007-03-19 07:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by William M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you should ask and make sure it is okay but, When I played basketball in high school I did the same thing I took my little sister with me all the time. You have to do whatever you and your family think is safe and right. As long as your teamates and coach don't mind.
Good Luck
2007-03-19 08:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by justwondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't sound like a very good idea to me. First of all, these other people may not want to be responsible for someone else's kid. Secondly, you are supposed to be the one babysitting him. Your parents have trusted you with this kid's life, not someone else. If anything happened to the baby, you would be responsible.
2007-03-19 07:58:32 · answer #9 · answered by Jingerelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not the best idea. Is there anyway that your parents could rearrange what they are doing? Or do you have any grandparents that could take care of him. Also think about the weather outside, if that plays into effect, he could get sick, he will need formula, and diapers. And how does your coach feel about you brining him there?
2007-03-19 07:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by only14lifeaa4e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋