I am a regular babysitter and agreed two weeks in advance to babysitt a large group of children for tomorrow.
In the past couple days my whole immediate family has come down with some virus(high fever, nausea, vomitting). It is obviously very contagious but I feel fine on the medication.
They have no one else to watch the kids and I feel so bad that this is so short notice.
Should I cancel because of the risk of getting them sick? How would I tell them?
Wouldn't it be irresponsible to go because I'm feeling fine now?
2007-10-12 04:02:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
You should tell the parents the situation and then let them make their own decision about wheather they want you to watch their children
2007-10-12 04:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by screw the rules 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Have you been on medication for 24 hours? Usually that'll knock out any chance of transmitting it to others. And if you are feeling better, then you should be able to sit. Here is what I would do. I'd call the parents who are hiring you and let them know that there is a virus running in your family, and that it is contagious. Also, let them know that you, in particular, are feeling better and that you are currently on medication. Then ask them if, knowing that, they still feel comfortable allowing you to watch their kids. If they say yes, and you are on medication and feeling well, then you need to keep the job. If they decide that they don't want their kids exposed, well, then they will tell you and you can accept their decision. That would be the best thing. As a parent, I always appreciated honesty in babysitters. Good Luck.
2007-10-12 04:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by bpsgirl123 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I think you should notify your client, even though you don't feel the symptoms of the virus. Sometimes you can be the carrier of the virus, even if you feel alright. By notifying the main caregiver you can give him/her the freedom to decide whether is safe for the children to be in contact with you. If they still want you to babysit for the group, it wouldn't be your responsibility if a child gets sick because you notified your client in advance.
Don't worry about the short notice. If I were your client I would actually appreciate you telling me about the family virus.
2007-10-12 12:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by cquesadaca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't cancel, but I would let them know. They might be fine with it since kids get sick anyway, but they might prefer to cancel the event to be on the safe side. Let the parents know that everyone in your family has gotten sick, but you are fine and feel up to babysitting if they don't mind the risk of getting sick, but if they would prefer not to, then you have no problem canceling.
2007-10-12 04:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Diana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, by the time you're showing symptoms, you're no longer contagious.
That having been said, you should inform the parents that you are sick (although still capable of caring for the children), and let them make the decision as to whether to have you sit for them.
2007-10-12 04:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 06:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point explain the situation to the parents and put the ball in their court. Let them decide. If they want you still go on. You are not to be blamed for anything.
2007-10-16 03:04:18 · answer #7 · answered by Raj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inform the family about your concerns and then let them decide what to do. You might not be showing symptoms but you could still be carrying the virus.
2007-10-12 04:07:29 · answer #8 · answered by Diet_smartie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes i would go and baby sit, if yu are feeling fine, you may not get sick, but if one gets it in the family the whole lot seem to get it, you may not get it, but if you are feelin find i would go and baby sit... good luck with the kids lol
2007-10-12 04:07:22 · answer #9 · answered by trixie_belles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should do is let them know that you and your family are ill with a contagious flu/virus whatever. Let them decide. You should fulfill your obligation should that be what they want.
2007-10-12 04:06:07 · answer #10 · answered by slushpile reader 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are feeling fine and the doctor has said you are no longer contagious go for it.
2007-10-12 04:05:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋