I am 12 and Im responsible and pretty mature, to tell you the truth! Im trying to get babysitting jobs but i think people think im too young!!
2007-07-29 14:29:52 · 13 answers · asked by Fox and the Hound 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I remember when I was in 5th grade I got to stay home by myself and sometimes watch my brothers. I think I really got to start watching people's kids around 7th grade.
If you want people to take you seriously then when you ask them if one night they would like to take a night off and you watch the kids that you would be more than willing and that you will make sure you have emergency numbers close by and at hand. Ask them what a suitable dinner is for the kids, their bed times and what they are allowed to watch and so forth. Make it seem like you have everything under control and you know exactly what you want to do and know how to do. Also set a good rate. Enough money for you to have but not overcharging the parents. Depending on the kids and how many hours they will be gone is depending on the rate.
Good Luck and hope you get the job!
2007-07-29 14:37:26 · answer #1 · answered by shortysml 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started babysitting when I was 11 and I'm 16 now. Parents are looking for older individuals to watch their children because more familys have both parents working, so the kids need rides places, or they just feel safer with an older person. What could help you alot in getting a babysitting job is, first of all, to become certified in a red cross babysitting course... parents love that. Next, start by babysitting siblings, family members, or neighbors, and they can give you referances when your looking for another babysitting job. But dont worry, you'll find a job soon.
2007-07-29 22:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by guitar814girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 12 and I babysit .. I personally think 12 is the right age and obviously so do my parents but I guess it really depends on how mature you are.
2007-07-29 22:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by iLoVeNaThAn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i got certified when i was 12 but ive been babysitting since i was about 11 im now 14
2007-07-29 21:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by ♣BrownEyedBeauty♣ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not your chronological age but how you react in emergencies and making decisions. If you have classes in your area (our local hospital has them) take the classes and you will have a better chance of being taken seriously. If you can handle emergencies without freaking out and make decisions about when you can handle something and when you can't and know how to get help, that will go a long way too.
2007-07-29 21:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started when I was 13 and some people didnt want me babysitting their children. Just wait till your 13 you'll start getting jobs.
2007-07-29 21:35:38 · answer #6 · answered by Laura 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, back in the day you could be 13 but now a days you should be 14-15 since the person with the kid will trsut you way more since your older
2007-07-29 22:35:41 · answer #7 · answered by angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are to young, if you can get a first aid certificate and cpr then i don't see why not as long as the kids aren't like 10 or new born
2007-07-29 22:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by chiefs fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not too young i babysit right now
2007-07-30 12:07:04 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, 14.
2007-07-30 14:05:18 · answer #10 · answered by aerobubblymate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋