what is the legal age of a child to start babysitting?

Answer 1

Really there is not a specific age that you are required to reach. But there are many qualities that you should have. You should be great with kids, very trustworthy, respectful, caring, understanding, and responsible. After you get to know the kids and family well, you will feel more comfortable around the family. Before I started babysitting I took a babysitting class at a local hospital that gave me tips and helpful hints on being a great babysitter. I have also learned from the mistakes of my past babysitters. Just remember when your with the kid to have fun and enjoy playing around with them. Hope this helps! Really there is not a specific age that you are required to reach. But there are many qualities that you should have. You should be great with kids, very trustworthy, respectful, caring, understanding, and responsible. After you get to know the kids and family well, you will feel more comfortable around the family. Before I started babysitting I took a babysitting class at a local hospital that gave me tips and helpful hints on being a great babysitter. I have also learned from the mistakes of my past babysitters. Just remember when your with the kid to have fun and enjoy playing around with them. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

They should start to babysit when they are okay with being alone their house first. Then they can start baysitting YOUNGER neighbors. At the age of 10 they should start babysitting kids about 2 years younger. That would be an eight year old. So the kids being watched are also a bit responsible. Make sure u know food Allergies and medical info before the parents of the kid leaves. Also make sure u know your parents' number or it is in the phone book at the child's house if u dont have your own cell phone.

Answer 3

this is something i want to find out myslef, im pretty sure its 14 but other jobs you can do when your 13 are - paper round, -max 2 hours a day (vets, hairdressers, etc.) My sister starting babysitting at 14 so i hope this helps

Answer 4

A child or youth can typically start babysitting at the age of 12 years old. The Canadian Red Cross has a program called Babysitters Course that teaches a child how to babysit others and also trains them in first aid. Those over the age of 12 shouldn't experience a problem with trying to find a job babysitting another person's child. However, under the age of 12 there becomes some concern on whether or not the babysitter is mature or responsible enough to have the welfare of a child in his or her hand's.

CANADA

In Canada, only three provinces have an established minimum age of which a child can be left home or be left in the care of another person. In Ontario, the minimum age is 16 (Also the age of consent). In Manitoba, the minumum age is 12. In New Brunswick the mimimum age is 12.

UNITED KINGDOM

In Scotland, there is no legal age to babysit a child of any age. However, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children suggests that children under the age of 16 are not mature enough to babysit. (NSPCC)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

In California, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, there is no legal age to babysit a child.

In Maryland, the law requires that no child under 8 be left home alone. The state law also requires a child to be at least 13 years old to babysit another child. Child Protective Services (CPS) may become involved if you are under the age of 13 and babysitting.

NEW ZEALAND

In New Zealand, there is no legal age to babysit a child. However, the Government understands and see's a 14 year old as a mature child able to babysit.

Answer 5

There is no legal age deffined but they usually should be in their teens first.

generally babysitting can start at any age. Legally you must be 16 to work. and most parents preferred that there babysitter be at least 16; the older the better. *interesting fact: even teen babysitters are supposed to pay taxes because they are making profit from working.

Answer 6

You should start babysitting after you have took a course or class. Most classes/courses start at age 11 or 12.

Answer 7

Yes fourteen year olds are legally able to babysit children. People might think your not qualified and responsible enough for this job.

Answer 8

most people start at age 12