I want to begin babysitting but I have no experience with it do you think I will get hired?

Question

I want to begin babysitting, I am very responsible but I have no prior experience with it. Should I expect to be turned down or do you think everyone has to start somewhere. (by the way I am 12 years old will that change the out come by much?)

Answer 1

Well, everyone has to start somewhere. I am 13 but started when I was 11. I got turned down a few times because of my age but I do have families that say I am the best babysitter they have ever had and that their kids love when I come over. If you know any people who have babies or young kids, ask if one day you can come over to play with them for free and get some experience. You can ask them to be your references in the future.

Answer 2

I totally agree with Amanda W. I would not put the responsibility of an infant on a 12 year old. I also wouldn't ask (or let) a 12year old watch children late at night or over an extensive period of time. But everyone does have to start somewhere. If you do get certified in cpr and/or take a child care class, it would make me feel better as a parent. Also, you may start by caring for children in a church nursery or with an adult. Be sure to assure your "client" parents that help will be close by and you have all the emergency ph #s  in or by your phone - including the #s to contact parents and emergency #s like police, fire and poison control. Ask questions that you need to know. But don't go overboard on questions that you already know the answer too. Parents don't want to leave their children in the care of someone who is not comfortable with the job. However, BE SURE you know any info you feel you need to know.

I have a 12 year old. She watches my 8 and 9 year old for short periods of time (an hour or so) while I run errands. I feel very comfortable with her doing that though. She acts very responsible in helping me with kids when I babysit for friends.

goodluck

Answer 3

It depends on the age of your "clients" as someone probably won't want a 12 y/o watching their infant. Although it might go other ways too because unfortunately 12 years doesnt sound like enough life experience for a potential "employer" to judge from. Go to your local ymca or health center and get certified in cpr and first aid, it will up your chances as most parents are looking mainly for how an emergency would be handled. there are also babysitting courses available, and as boring as they might seem if you know the stuff the certification looks good to potential "employers". Good Luck!

Answer 4

Hi sweetie,

Not to sound rude but you asked for the advice and here it is.

You tell me that you are 12 years old, as a mother i would not hire you as i think you are too young. Girls are normally more mature then boys at this age i know, but your still a child yourself

If in a few years (when your 16) you still want to baby sit, you can join babysitting course's that are designed to train you to be able to cope and what to do in emergencies (ring your local council and ask them for advice(if they still do them sort of things now) i did this until i was 18 and able to work in a pub

Hope things work out  :-)