How to babysit a 9 year old brat?

Question

I have to baby sit my lil sis from 7am to 5 pm and she is always being a brat shes 9 and wont do wat i ask her to do she just screams in my face runs up stairs and slames every door in the house. she always bring neighbor kids over without my permison and so i'm stuck with 12 kids while the parents are shopping and i'm only 15 so help what do i do wat can i do to keep her entertam and should i play games or wat cause i'm only use to kids 5 and under shes always playin jokes on me always babysits me at my dads well me and my older sibs. just cause shes the baby of da family i try everything help

Answer 1

It probably doesn't help that you are her sister....so you guys have a different relationship than she would have if it was a different babysitter. Just remember...you were once 9 too and someone may have thought of you as a "brat." Or maybe not....just let her be her age. Also, try talking to your mom or dad about it. Maybe tell them that you just don't think you can handle your little sister, and that it may be better for your sister if they found someone else to baby sit her, because she is just too much. They will probably protest because I am sure having you babysit her saves them money. So, if they can't hire anyone else, maybe have them set up a meeting between you, her and a parent, have them lay out the rules, what is expected of her and you, and if she breaks the rules or doesn't listen to you, then she will be punished by mom/dad when they get home. Good luck, and try not to lose your cool!

Answer 2

If she is behaving like a brat what you can do is model really good, mature behaviour. Little siblings usually look up to their older brother or sister, even if it doesn't seem like they do. If she has a role model who behaves well, she will start behaving that way herself.

On that note, you could do what you usually would do if she wasn't with you, but let her do it too, so that she is behaving more maturely. If she complains and says she doesn't want to do what you're doing, ignore her and let her do her own thing, while you continue to do the mature activity. Eventually she will join you.

Answer 3

Talk to your parents.  Have them tell the neighbors that when they are not at home your sister is to have NO visitors period.  And it also might help of you stop whining.

Answer 4

well i loved when my sister babysat me she would always bring her friends over and we'd all play hide and go seek with the lights off and watch movies but be nice to her and if she doesnt obey you think of something she likes for example the tv and tell her she wont be able to watch tv for 3 days or longer and then i betcha shell obey you but yeah play games with her and go and play with her.

Answer 5

get your cell phone record her doing that and show your parents!!!!

Answer 6

Get your parents involved. You should probably have a rule that no kids are allowed--unless you give permission or she is behaving--while mom and dad are gone. If mom and dad mete out the punishment and she really does get in trouble for not listening to you, she'll eventually learn it's best to listen.

You can also try talking to her and let her know that if she follows your rules you will be able to reward her with things she wants to do--like playing games, a movie she wants to watch, or having a friend over.  If you can figure out how to get her to cooperate, it would be much easier.  The problem is your parents may too busy to help and your sister knows it. The other problem is it isn't safe if your sister won't listen. She could get into trouble or danger and you wouldn't be able to stop it. You really do need to voice your concerns and get your parents involved if you can.

Maybe your parents need to inform OTHER parents that their children are not allowed over while they are gone from home--getting other parents involved may help. You shouldn't be responsible for 12 children while all the parents are out--that's too much!

Good luck, I hope it works to talk to mom and dad!

Answer 7

First and foremost, when another kid shows up tell that kid "I'm sorry, but you can't stay here right now" and send them home.  Take things away from her if you have to like tv or video games.  Inform your parents of her behavior.  If they are unwilling to accept that she's being a little snot, then try telling them you won't stay with her (although that may not go over too well).  If you end up stuck with a bunch of kids because you can't send them home to an empty house, do something like a scavenger hunt or something, divide them into 2 teams, give them a list, and give them boundaries like "only our street" or something, and send them loose.  A sprinkler is always a good thing in the summer as well.  Good luck!

Answer 8

To keep her from leaving the house lock all the doors and windows and put the keys in a hiding spot, this way she can't go over to neighbors houses and stuff. Also tell your parents what she does to you so they can tell her that she is being disobedient and maybe they will punish her and tell her what is expected of her. She shouldn't be running around without any ones permission, it's also not your responsibility to be watching other peoples kids. If somehow more kids come, don't let them come in and tell them to leave and come another day. For the entertainment part, maybe you can go to the park with her or do some fun arts and crafts, like play-dough, finger painting, video games anything that floats her boat. Good luck!

Answer 9

maybe try to approach her at like a more mature level. i remember when i was younger i loved like my sister and her friends doing make up on me and like doing things that seem "grown-up" to little girls.

Answer 10

Young lady she's going to keep doing this until she is stopped, and the way to do that is:the kids CAN NOT COME OVER UNTIL SHE STARTS CARING FOR SOMEONE BUT HERSELF!Then, tell your parents what she is doing,after all they are her parents,you're just the sister,you should commended for baby-sitting being she is only 9 yrs.old, but there is just so much you can do, ask your parents to stand behind you on your decision of the neighborhood kids coming over,until she starts caring about someone other than herself! And young lady you're pretty smart young lady,BUT that is the point,(no offense but you're still a young lady,child, not her her mom or her dad,) that's why your parents need to stand behind you about all your decisions,and with their help too!Good Luck, tell your parents she brings in 12 neighborhood kids,while you are baby-sitting, and you CAN NOT HANDLE 12 kids at a time, and there should be no reason why you should have to!