can anyone tell me the legal age for babysitting siblings (brothers/sisters)
2007-08-20 08:00:27 · 4 answers · asked by tammy4177 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
i don't know the legal age, but my 16 yo daughter and my 14 yo sons stay home alone with the younger kids at times.
2007-08-20 08:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by Trace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law that says what age you must be before you can babysit. The children’s parents decide the age they want their babysitter to be. It is their job to hire someone who can look after their children properly.
In most cases, labor laws that set out things like minimum wage and holiday pay do not apply to babysitting.
2007-08-20 08:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the legal age to be left home alone and watching other children (siblings or not) is 12...look into taking a "safe sitter course" in your area...people will be more likely to hire you if you have this class under your belt...and it will show your parents you are responsible...good luck!!!
2007-08-20 08:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by buschchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think its 14
2007-08-24 00:38:24 · answer #4 · answered by spinklet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋