I need some babysitting help?

Question

Whenever i babysit my three siblings, they are HORRIBLE!

I always have to yell at them to stop, they stop for like 2 seconds and continue to misbehave. I always have to call my mom and tell her to talk to them, but they don't even listen to her.

Any advice?

Answer 1

were are the same way too we have siblings and they dont listen so srry we cant help u eathier we have to be teens and work together

Answer 2

i babysit my cousin every summer and she is a terrible listener but i found ways to make her semi cooperative... if they are competitive get them to do things like races outside, this is especially good for you bc this will also tire them out. keep them busy as much as you can with small fun things and then you wont have to worry about telling them what to do. also try negotiating... just don't give in too much

Answer 3

Tell your mom to back you up and make sure they know that you're in charge while she's gone and the same consequences stand!

Make them earn their preferred activities.  Don't JUST punish when they do something wrong, prevent it by making them do something right to earn the rewards for proper behavior.  Examples: no video games until you clean up your mess, no tv until you finish your chores.  When they misbehave, remove their "fun" source (turn off tv, take toy away) until they are able to act appropriately enough to deserve whatever it is they want at that time.  Try to think of activities you can all do together to keep them busy while having fun.

Answer 4

I am thinking that they just need some constructive things to do.  How many hours of babysitting are we talking about and are you getting paid in some way?  Anyways, maybe set up a little plan and figure out some things that they can do that will keep them busy and keep you from going insane.  

take a walk to the park

walk the dog

art with crayons markers

eat

make cherrios necklaces

have a little picnic in the backyard

find a good movie and make some popcorn

play some easy board games

only the ones that behave get to participate. the ones who do not will not be able to join you.  it would be a good idea to let your parents know that they are misbehaving so that when they get home they can help reward or discipline your siblings.  

Answer 5

don't feel to bad. kids will be kids. misbehaving is only natural. You don't mention how old  you are. If you feel that babysitting them is too hard, then tell your mum you rather she didn't ask you to as you feel that you have no control over their actions and it stresses you when they misbehave and don't listen to you. I am sure your mother will understand and not put you in the position once she knows how you feel. Good Luck!

Answer 6

well furst calling your mom makes you seem like a tatul tale seconde just be nice or lissen to music and next time include there ages

Answer 7

instead of yelling at them, play games with them. when my kids wont quit yelling for nothing, i give them something to laugh about.

Answer 8

Dear Oldest Sibling:

Remember children want structure, they need it.  In the future before you are scheduled to babysit them make sure you have an "activity" per hour planned to keep them busy.  Could be as inexpensive as 'playdough' or as complicated as baking cookies.  But have something constructive to do.  If your siblings stay the night, make sure that 2-3 of those hours are spent "outdoors"--when you come in, have everyone eat, bath, and tell them your expectations: whether that be a book and then directly to bed or after the bath directly in bed--YOU set the tone, they follow.

There can only be ONE cheif, but there can be several Indians.

Good luck!