Is it safe babysitting...?

Question

from 7-2am for kids you have met once?

the parents go out every saturday night. my mom is strictly against it because of safety concerns.

please help?

Answer 1

I'd say that it's safe, but it's a liability. if you have only met the kids once, they aren't going to be as comfortable with you, therefore they may not behave well. It also depends on how well you know they parents and if you are sitting at their house or at your own. If you don't know the parents well and you are going to their house and it's in a bad neighborhood, it's a bad idea. But if they are coming to your house or it's not a bad neighborhood then it should be ok. Back to how well you know the parents, if you don't know them that well your going to have to worry about them not trusting you at first and possibly accusing you of things because they don't know you that well. How old are you?

Answer 2

yes its safe..i used to babysit that late... as long as whn they get home they walk u to ur car or if u dnt drive they take you home..as long as there not drunk or anything.. and u knw the number to 9-1-1 if anything bad happens and u can call someone for help if u need it..good luck

Answer 3

This is a bit late.  Your parents have your best interest at heart, and want to keep you safe, dear one.  Different sorts of emergencies occur at this hour, than the "normal" 6 - 10 PM kinds.  It might actually feel a bit scarey too.  Not to mention . . . those are LONG hours!  Especially with kids you don't know well.

I do think your folks are being quite wise in this.  And they are weighing other factors, as well, that we strangers couldn't possibly know.  You'd be a very wise young person to follow their counsel.  And if you did so without putting up a fuss, or pouting, it would instill further confidence in you!  A win-win situation!  :-)

Answer 4

i think as long as you keep all of the doors and windows locked and make smart decisions then i think it would be fine.  except if you live in a bad neighborhood, then it wouldn't be

other then that i don't see what's so bad

and if the kids are monsters, then it should just be move a challenge (and maybe you will even get payed more :P)

have fun!

Answer 5

I used to babysit that shift many, many years ago when I was much younger, but it wasn't every week.  I think it's not a good idea.  2 am every sat. is ridiculous.  If it were once in a while it would be no biggie but after a while someone might catch on you were by yourself watching kids every sat. night.  Plus, these kids really should get a Sat. night with their parents.  I feel your mom is right on the saftey for both parites involved.

Answer 6

if its in a bad area then i would say no.

if your down the street from your house you should be fine.

cause your parents would be there for any problems.

Answer 7

there are times when trusting the experience of your parents is imperative.  what kind of parent leaves their children with a stranger?  this is not a reflection of you are your ability to provide care.

Answer 8

How old are you? When I was 15 I babysat a family every Friday and Sat night.  They had a single mom who worked as a bartender and would close up.  I however watched them during the week and they were in a safe part of town.

Answer 9

Its not safe, its too late in the night time. Something could happen do you want to be held responsible for it?

Answer 10

yes its safe but only if you take care of kids that there parents are not crazy.

Answer 11

til 2 AM? No, your mom is right you should not be out that late with (basically) strangers. plus how old are you? i'm 13 and my mom won't even let me babysit someone for an hour with no adults around!