Babysitting questions!?

Question

im 17 years old and tomorrow's my first day babysitting a 12 yr old a 9 yr old and a 7 yr old . I already know one of the kid's because I tutored him during school. I've babsat before but just my baby cousin. noone outside the family. what do I need to know for the first time. also there all boys so what could I do with them so they have fun with me. I would love to be invited back and for them to like me as their babysitter. plz help ASAP! thanks.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

First make sure you get all the contact numbers for emergencys or just questions. Lists of what they can and cannot eat, do or dont do. You will prob. have an easy first day because they are getting to know you. Well there will be 4 of you play musical chairs, hide and go seek, bring a childrens movie from home you think they would be interested in and havent seen yet. Also bring maybe 2 bags of pop corn in case they dont have anoy that is if its avalible to you. Try to get them to do things together non violent. Also ask the parents what they suggest for with their children for punishment. (time-out, take a special toy away, or call them) dont threaten it dont get anywhere. And if they become a handful suggest the oldest boy to help you. Ask the parents when their bed times are rather they can take naps talk on the phone, who they cant hang out with... Remember the oldest can make the others follow so keep in mind you may want to not step on his feet. He sees himself as the man of the house so give him his privacy if he asks but be cautious. Im not trying to scare you but Ive delt with the worst type of children you can have. 2 boys but ADD, OD, and ADHD... It cant be any worst then that. Possible movie to bring harry potter, bees movie, anything new that you think they may have not seen. You may want to bring a couple of movies.

Answer 3

Children that old do no need to be entertained by you.  They should be able to pretty much entertain themselves.  Your job is to make sure that they don't hurt each other or themselves and don't wreck the house.  Just follow the parent(s) instructions.  They may try to get away with doing things that their parents wouldn't let them do.  Use you judgment.  They may say, "Mom lets us do it....."  If you think it is something mom would not want them to do then you can just say, "Well, then you can do it when your mom is here but while I'm here, you're not going to do that."  When in doubt, the answer is NO.

Answer 4

A 12 year old will probably just stay in his room or something, he won't need much but be sure to bring stuff that the 9 and 7 year old will like. Don't forget to be really really really nice evn if they get really really really annoying, just go along with it.

Answer 5

town pool, tv, movies, near by park

Answer 6

PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY with them... get them up and moving.. take them out to the yard.. throw the b-ball around.. get a small kick ball game going... base/soft ball game going.. throw a football back and forth and play tag football. Boys for the most part like outside or video games.. I personally think kids need to be up and active so I would go outdoors!!! Good luck and have fun!!!

Answer 7

You are the substitute  parent.

You want them to like you , but you are not their pal--so fun is secondary to being the substitute parent. That means you have to enforce limits, rules, etc.--you need to make sure you find out the parents' expectations.

They are hiring you to make sure things keep under control, their wishes are followed, etc. So make sure you know exactly what is expected of you. Of course, one thing they also want is for the kids have a pleasant time with you--but that is less important than their desire that the kids don't tear down the house, etc.

Now within those parameters there is nothing wrong with having fun with them--in fact that is a good thing. I would let them set the pace. But, if it seems at all weird, or outlandish, or something you really don't think their parents would want--no .

The most important thing is not that the kids like you--but that their parents do.