Okay - so I'm babysitting for my brother and sister tomorrow. They are both in their thirties and married. I am 13. I'll babysit Michael's three kids (under 7 years of age) from 11am - 4pm and then babysit Shell's two kids (under the age of 3) from 4pm to 12midnight. Because they are my siblings, should I give them such an extreme discount? Mom want me to babysit for 13 hours tommorow and get NOTHING. I love kids especially the ones I'm babysitting, but I want SOMETHING to show for the 13 hours I'll babysit! Michael's been paying me $3 an hour for his three little ones (under the age of 7!) - is that okay?? I don't know what Shell's paying. Like same as Michael - a dollar an hour per kid...is that okay? They ARE my siblings and...well...really don't have lots of money...is it wrong to want more? And how much more?
2007-07-27 09:12:52 · 13 answers · asked by sillygoose112393 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
well I have 3 kids and I used to also do daycare and let me tell you every dollar earned is well deserved I would rather do any job other than daycare it is very emotionally and physically exhausting if they can afford it I would ask for $2 an hour per kid you are working for it and it is well deserved.And you should get something for watching your siblings if it is for 13 hours that is a long time for a 13 year old unless it is just a one time thing than maybe you should just do it to help out but if it is alot then just ask for maybe a special privilege instead if she cant afford to pay you
2007-07-27 09:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by freckleface 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure is understandable that you would want more than a dollar per hour per child. Babysitting is not an easy job, and they are taking advantage of you. You did not say if they need you to go to work or to play. If it's to play they are being selfish. I think you should receive no less than what they would have to pay someone else. Give them a break from that, if you Want to, but let them at least realize what they are getting.
Your mother is another story. Ask her why She doesn't babysit for free. Maybe she will think about it a bit, and cut you some slack.
2007-07-27 09:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds about right. My older sister has 5 kids (ALL under the age of 8) and she constantly has my little sisters (ages 13-19) babysitting her kids and that is her going rate $1 per kid per hour.
It's family - but you're right you should get SOMETHING. If that's what you're getting it sounds fair. Just don't let it become a habit (like you're babysitting EVERY saturday)
ADDED: For the girl that used to get paid $8-10 per hour - a lot of people don't get paid that when their 16 working for a company and paying taxes! That is SO unreasonable! Who were you babysitting?
2007-07-27 09:17:04 · answer #3 · answered by AriesJWR 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly...you should get at least 5 bucks an hour. Even for family. This money is all you get for what you want to do so there is no reason they shouldn't pay you a decent amount. Any idea how much child care actually cost? it's alot, so they should be nice enough not to stiff you money. I used to babysit alll the time, even for family and they always paid 5 dollars an hour. Best of luck hun, stand your ground!
2007-07-27 09:20:05 · answer #4 · answered by kMaz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is nice if you can help your family out. But don't be taken advantage of. Someone your age shouldn't have that responsibility. There are many parents who can barely watch their own children 13+ hours a day. I would try and work out a flat rate with them. And maybe mention 1) The cost if they were tosend just 1, let alone 2 or 3 kids to daycare and 2) There are minimum wage and child labor laws in this country, regardless of stipulations. Good luck!
2007-07-27 09:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by cl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't really wrong to wish they could pay you more. They probably wish they could afford to pay you more, too. It's really hard for parents to leave their children to someone else's care, but when a parent is lucky enough to have a sibling they can trust - well, there isn't enough money to compensate for that special gift. Maybe you could barter some extra time from your brother and sister to drive you someplace or do something special with or for you. However, I think you know that asking for more money from them is probably not the right thing to do if they really can't afford it. Family should make a difference, and that difference is that sometimes you do things out of love. Take the $3 an hour and hope someday they can return the favor.
2007-07-27 09:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by tupi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's good that you help them out. I would discuss this with your brother and sister. If they would put them in daycare they would be paying a heck of a lot more. If you are only 13, then I don't understand how they are leaving you in charge of 3 little ones. Tell them that it is NOT an easy job for you and that you would like a little more money. If it's so easy why doesn't your mom do it/
2007-07-27 09:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
13 hours is a long time. If it was just an hour or 2 Id say mom might be right but its ridiculous to expect you to work that long for nothing. Tell mom to butt out.
2007-07-27 09:33:00 · answer #8 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Im 20 and I have kept my neices and nephews over night for nothing!
I love them and I wanted to let them have some time out and have fun for a change so I offered to watch them in exchange for nothing but the comfort of knowing they got a break for a change!..I understand your really young though and there plenty of other things you would rather be doing...So really its up to you,But I would be happy with anything!
2007-07-27 09:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK U SHOULD EXPECT 15 FROM YOUR BROTHER (3 BUCKS AN HOUR) AND FROM YOUR SISTER 20-25 JUST BECAUSE ITS LONGER AND THE KIDS ARE SMALLER...FOR THE FULL 13 HRS NO MORE THAN 40 DOLLARS IS OK BECAUSE LIKE U SAID THEY ARE FAMILY AND SOME PPL WOULDNT EVEN GIVE U ANY MONEY!
2007-07-27 09:19:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋