Can a 13 year old in Illinois babysit 2 four year olds a 6 year old an 8year old and an 11 year old?

Answer 1

No. Not only is that too many children for a 11 year old to watch, but he/she is not old enough and should be at least 15 to legally babysit.

No. That is pushing it. An eleven year old is not old enough to be trusted to take care of a one year old for more than a few minutes.

Check the laws in your state but in my state it absolutely DOES NOT say that you have to be 15 to legally babysit. I think an 11 year old is too young to watch a one year old, although I did it when I was young. The parents have to make that decision, but please keep in mind that adults struggle handling that many children at once. Imagine the stress level you would be putting the child into by giving them so much responsibility. I would recommend not having the 11 year old watch even the four and five year olds at the same time. I also recommend first putting the child through a babysitting course and CPR.

Answer 2

Yes.

I am a thirteen year old in IL

and i have baby sat a Seven year old, five year old, and three year old for my neighbors and their father is a police!

I'm sure it's fine!

Good luck babysitting!

P.S. Need some ideas?

Here's some!

1. Make sure, that if the kids seem grumpy or tired, you MUST ask them if they would like to lie down. (You'd be surprised at their answers sometimes!)

2. Meal times are at these times normally

Breakfast- 9:00am

Lunch- 11:30-12:00

Dinner- 5:30

3. Play GAMES with them.

4. DON'T let the kids watch TV all day long! (Trust me, if you do you wont be asked to babysit these kids anymore... :)...)

5. At bedtime, make sure kids are...

a. Changed into their pajamas

b. Have bathed (if needed to)

c. Have brushed their teeth

d. Are read a book

e. Are tucked in warmly and said good night too.