How old does a person have to be to babysit? Are the any special rules about it?

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How old does a person have to be to babysit? Are the any special rules about it?

Answer 1

i asked this too...

lol

people told me 14 and up

but i think you can be 13 too ;D

rules i think is to have an emergency contact list and watch the child and play with him lyke 24 /7

Answer 2

I'd say 13 if you are responsible 12

You always have emergency contact medical card times and know any allergies and medical problems their physicans number too

Answer 3

well it depends on the age of the charge im 12 i can only babysit for kids 2& up

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Answer 4

I heard you had to be at least 12 to babysit.

Answer 5

It depends on who you are babysitting for.  Are you planning to do it professionally?  Are you doing it for family?  Friends?

I've looking after my little brothers since I was 6 years old.  Like if my mom went to the store or something.

I've been babysitting neighbors and family since I was 14 (only because there were no little kids around before them)

If the parents/guardians feel safe with you watching their child and your parents/guardians are fine with you being in the other person's house, then there should be no problem.

Answer 6

i know 12 year olds who babysit

it really just depends how well you know the parents and if they trust you a lot

Answer 7

There are no special rules or laws about it.  

Answer 8

I asked this too, people told me 12 or 13. But I know Cpr and I have my cpr card. You might want to get into a babysitting class/cpr class and get your cpr card. I really don't think there is an age it is just how responsible you are and if you like kids or not.