I'm nervous to babysit...?

Question

I am 13 and I reallyreallyreally want some money but my parents won't supply it to me. Since I am too young for a real job {just one more year. ><} and i dont want a stupid paper route or dog walking, i am going to *hopefully* babysit.

Now, I am a little nervous to baby sit alone, so I was thinking on doing it with a friend. like a co-business. we split the money.

So my question, what can I do to stop being so nervous to babysit, even with a friend?

And how would I propose to a friend to do it with me?

Also, I already asked one friend but her mom doesn't let her even stay home alone. And wont let her babysit. how would I help her to convince her mom to let her do it?

Thanksss!! :}

Answer 1

First, just relax. Babysitting is not nearly as scary as it seems. A few tips- see if there is a local Red Cross babysitting class. Taking a class will make you more confident, and if you can get a friend to go with you, it might reassure their parents, too. There are also a few books for people getting started in babysitting, like the Babysitter&#039;s Business Kit from the American Girl company. Also, talk to your mom about it. She probably did it a lot herself when she was your age, and can help you out.

Answer 2

hey, im 14 right now, and i first babysat when i was 11 years old. it was fun! just let the kids do what they want, (play with their toys, eat their usual dinner, etc) there is nothing to be nervous about! and, from personal experience, having a friend with is NOT a good idea. you guys can get really distracted, talk about boys, crack jokes etc and you can get easily distracted. when you&#039;re alone, you can hear everything going on. so, my choice, no friend. plus you get all the money :) BUT, if you STILL  want to bring a friend, just tell her mom that you and her are really responcible and can handle anything. (IE: watch a dog at your house, stay home alone with your friend, something like that) my mom instantly trusted me to stay alone at a stranger&#039;s house with 2 and 4 1/2 year old boys. (also, another safety tip, if you have a boyfriend, dont bring him. if you guys are in love [lol] or really close, things can get taken away, kind of like if you brought a friend) Hope I helped!!!!! -ML Spidergirl :P

Answer 3

There is no convincing the mom if it hasnt been done already. She won&#039;t agree to it. Ask a different friend, one who has siblings maybe. Having the help of a friend who has been around children will calm your nerves. At first take short babysitting jobs with one child. Where the parents will be gone for an hour at most. That way you will get the feel of the job and it won&#039;t be too much for you to handle. The nerves will not go away all together, you will need to be around children and babysitting to make it go away completely. Just relax and remember that children can feel when you&#039;re nervous. Take some classes in case of emergencies, cpr and the hemlich. Also make sure the parents have cell phones or a number to reach them. And do not be afraid to call 911 if you can&#039;t handle a situation.  Ask the parents for lists: what the child can or can not do. What medicines the child has and how to give them. What the child is allergic too. What the child is afraid of. House rules. etc.

Also, consider the age of the child.   Would they be able to talk/walk. Do they need a diaper changed? Do they need to be fed or can they do it themselves? A baby may need too much from you but a toddler might be too high strung.  Think about yourself: do you have high energy? can you run around and play with a toddler for long periods of time? Do you have the patience for a child who can&#039;t tell you what they want?

Answer 4

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