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No. A babysitter needs to be a trustworthy, responsible, attentive, intelligent teenager or adult, preferably with a driver's license in case of emergency. They have to be trusted to answer the phone and not tell a total stranger that the head of the house is not around, and they need to be able to answer the door wisely and responsibly. A child would simply be in too much danger as a babysitter. Even if they know all the rules, accidents do happen, and I don't know about you, but if I had a child, I would want my babysitter to be able to drive my child to the hospital. Also, if you're thinking about dinner, a child can use a microwave, sure, but they can burn themselves, and Heaven forbid a child should have access to a stove or an oven. A responsible adult will be able to make a wholesome dinner for the child, or at least be old enough to order Pizza.
So no; a child most definitely cannot be a babysitter.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes! I started babysitting when i was 12, It teaches you responsibility, and truthfully if it is a girl it will probably be her Birth Control. The first time i babysatt i was like yep not having kids for a LONG time.
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∙ 10y agoIt depends on the situation. If you were doing it for strangers, then you would have to be CRB checked and set up as a registered babysitter. However, if it was for a family relative or friend, then you should be fine, though you would need their permission.
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∙ 15y agoYes! I am 17 bout to be 18 and I babysit all the time!
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∙ 12y agoyes you can, if you're responsible enough and have experience.
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Does a relative of the child have to be called a babysitter?
No
What type of babysitter do I need to have?
non child molesters
With joint custody who pays for babysitter?
For a babysitter, the parent in possession of the child. For legal daycare, a percentage based on differences in income.
What does a child care administrator do?
they are like a babysitter and they watch kids
Can you leave your child for three days with abbaysitter while out of state in ri?
You could but the babysitter would have to have info and stuff. Also the babysitter can't be mean or this would cause stress and pain for the child.
What actors and actresses appeared in Television the perfect babysitter - 2010?
The cast of Television the perfect babysitter - 2010 includes: Jessica Bleeker as Child
How do you keep an ex from using a babysitter that i do not approve of?
You would have to file a protection order against the babysitter. However, this would be impossible if there were no threat to the child.
What is another way to say babysitter?
child care provider caregiver
How much to pay for a babysitter?
$5 per hour, per child is about right.
What is your first concern as a babysitter?
To ensure the child's safety and if they are behaving then keep them happy.
What is the average charge for unlicensed babysitter?
It depends. I charge $3 for each child.
Where can you find a babysitter who does spank?
While spanking a child can be a last resort it should only involve the parents and no other person has a right to spank your child. If your child is naughty then tell the babysitter to send your child to bed early; take away privileges or make them sit in the corner, but no spankings! Some people can get carried away and harm a child.
