I was babysitting my brother on sunday I went to change his pamper. He was fighting me all the way not listening to me I let him stay In It. My mom came home six hours later went to change him he got a real bad rash. Now I'm grounded cant go out next weekend. I suggested to my mom maybe babysitting wasn't for me she feels I did It on purpose to get out of babysitting. I wanted to change him but he was running away from me. He didnt want to stand still its only a rash no big deal. I get rashes all the time I survived. I was doing her a favor by watching him. He was sitting in a dirty diaper. GOD It's not the end of the world she should be grateful.She's ungrateful mother that has nothing better to do but ***** at me!
2007-09-11 11:08:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You sound like a spoiled brat. Your mom is trying to teach you responsibility. Sounds like you need the training. You are the one that is ungrateful. It is a big deal. Goes to show you that sometimes little things are a big deal.
2007-09-18 05:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by Old Man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a big deal and your mom can get in a lot of trouble. What if ur brother got sick, had to go to the doctor. The doctor checks your brother's bottom. The doctor would have grounds to call protective services on your mom. I live in Michigan, this is considered neglect in my state. Infants and toddler's diapers should be checked on a regular basis when u babysit. like at least once an hour. If the child is resistant to being changed.... it is a good indication that child needs changed. Your sibling was probably embarrassed you where going to change him. My 2 year old granddaughter gets the same way. You just have to work threw their struggling, without getting angry or upset. They are babies. They do not have the concept or rational thinking of whys or what for's. Please listen to your mom and help her. Don't give her a hard time. Perhaps you could take a babysitting class threw your local red cross. They will teach u CPR, and the basics for babysitting. And by the way, if you really want to be grown up about it, apologize to your mom for your attitude.
2007-09-18 14:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by Laura F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babysitting anyone's kid is a responsibility. You just showed your mom you aren't ready for responsibility. This isn't going to do you any good in the future, especially for something that you will really want to do + also takes responsibility. Responsibility is something to becoming an adult. You don't want to be a kid all your life right ?
A baby diaper rash is a big deal. Their poo + pee burns their skin if they are allowed to stay in it. It scalds their skin + is more serious than an older persons rash. This is also a rash on his genitals. Bet you never had one there : )
You were doing your mom a favor ? Nope, she thought you were responsible + you showed her you are still a kid. Not a good deal huh ?
If your brother runs away again, you're bigger, you can catch him. Pick him up + change him. He's just playing a game with you. Be flattered. : ) Lots of kids do this. You may have to keep chasing him at diaper change but hey have fun with it.
2007-09-17 14:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by toobingaddict 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how bad the rash is but a bad rash like you are explaining does not happen in a matter of hours it usually happens over a matter of a few days. So this may have been something that was already developing while the baby was in your mother's care. If it was something caused in one day or a few hours it would of been in a stage one or two red but if the skin is broken this happened over a course of a few days. And if you guys are using a different soap, wipes, or detergent it could of caused it sometimes a different brand of pampers could of done this.
And you maybe right you may not be ready to handle babysitting
2007-09-19 03:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by My Three 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's see.....you are upset because Mom yelled at you because you intentionally left your little brother in a dirty diaper for 6 hours and he got a diaper rash. POOR YOU!!! You are the ungrateful one, you little snot! You probably live rent free, do nothing around the house at all, but let mom ask you to watch your brother, and because you don't want to do that little thing, you do the inconsiderate thing and let the baby suffer. Maybe she needs to put you in a diaper, let you dirty it and let you sit in it for hours on end and see if you feel it is just a rash!!
2007-09-18 00:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by WVPV07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your mom had some what of a right to be mad...diaper rash can be hard to get rid of and can lead to a real bad infection blisters,sores and so on...and the infection can spread throughout the body.....its just like if you get a rash or cut...but its real bad for babies if they are real bad rashes due to the fact their body isn't as strong as a older persons body...maybe babysitting isn't for you...and your mom should not think you did it on purpose it is hard to change a child when they are fighting you at every turn...you just have to make it know to them that you are in charge..plus sitting in a dirty diaper with a rash is just asking for infection ...and infection can at times be the cause of a child's or anyone death..attack the blood and system...
2007-09-17 15:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony, your mother trusted you enough to take care of your baby brother on Sunday. She thought you were responsible enough to be able to do so. She has found out that you were not able to handle your baby brother as she imagined - and the result has been a diaper rash from a dirty nappy. Your mother feels you let her down and she is disappointed with herself for entrusting him into your care. Imagine sitting in a poo nappy most of the day - would you enjoy that? Your mom obviously feels guilty and I think you are correct, you are not capable of handling your lively baby brother yet - they can be a handful!
2007-09-19 07:59:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be grounded. Ask yourself this. Do you like sitting in crap? Did you really like having all those rashes? All you need to do is grab his poopy self up, set him down and change him. Babies can sense your lack of confidence. All it takes is a little control. Pop him on the butt and change his diaper. After all, you are bigger than him, older than him, and smarter than him. He is just a baby. His intention is not to make you mad..he just doesn't want to stop and take the time cuz hes playing. But you should tell your mom your sorry. Sometimes us moms need just a little help from our kids, and she needed it from you that day. Behave and good luck, hon.
2007-09-17 19:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by Twinkie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow this is a tough one. If you can't control him even to change his diaper, what about an emergency situation. Perhaps a conversation with your mother about your frustrations with him, and possible solutions would be helpful. Babysitting is a big responsibility, you need your moms support.
2007-09-18 22:43:17 · answer #9 · answered by diana r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW....you are
1st of all not ready to babysit, WAYYY to imature
2nd of all, i have a baby sister that i babysit all the time. Just distract him with a toy, hold him down, ignore the crying, and change th f****ing diaper.
3rd of all, i would be be more angry than your mom was, she took it easy on you, be grateful.
4th of all, get used to being lectured, im sure its going to happen to you a LOT.
5th of all, go apologize to your mom. Be a bit more considerate and smart about these situations.
2007-09-19 04:46:38 · answer #10 · answered by sammy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋