To All Parents?

Question

Okay, I am thinking about being a babysitter, [I'm twelve, turning thirteen October 19], and I have a few questions. When you are leaving your kids with a babysitter, what do you look for?

Babysitter Age :

CPR/First Aid Certified :

Honest :

Doesn't Ask For A Lot Of Pay :

Time Range :

Other Important Details :

Please tell me so I know what to work on and what parents want!

Answer 1

I look for someone who is connected to a family in my church that I know already and have established some trust because they are a sunday school helper. CPR and first aid is less important than common sense and calmness during a crisis and being able to call 911. I really appreciate a young person who realizes and understands that if they are asking more than about 4/hr - this is not a real job yet and that they are going to get a valuable reference for the future. But, at the same time - I don't expect them to do eveything either and I try to do as much as possible in not expecting too much from a 12 year old. I wouldn't leave a 12 year old more than an hour the first time and never more than about 2 1/2 hrs. If it's longer than that - I look at the age of the sitter and want someone at least 16 and then I realize they need to be paid a bit more. I really really like a sitter who doesn't put my kids in front of a movie the entire time so she can sit with her friends on her cell phone while my kids have no human interaction whatsoever. I like a sitter who really likes to play with kids, read stories and be a friend too - not just someone who is going to co-exist with them and ignore them while they run about.

Answer 2

Mature, responsible and fun. CPR helpful but not required. Honesty is a big deal because if I can't trust you, you won't be able to work with me. Affordable within reason especially if you're flexible. About 2 hours minimal. For me, afternoons are nice, evenings are better. Late nights are best except I'd want someone older for that. Most of all, I'd want to know that you know what to do when there are problems so I don't have to worry much. I also want to know that you enjoy my kids and they enjoy you. Anyone that treats babysitting like a drag shouldn't waste my time.

Answer 3

i would look for some one who is patient, caring, CPR is a great plus. great under stress and can make choices quick. Has good references. have friends and family members give you good references.

Answer 4

i look for someone very mature fun and trusting. i really like refrences even if it is family just to kind of get to know how responsible you are.but age depends on your maturity.and definitly cpr/first aid certified that is kind of a must have. honesty is a must.the not asking for a lot of money thing would be great!!what parent would not love that!?(if i read that right)and i i want someone who loves to play that won't get grossed out if my kids get p**p everywhere and stuff like that..hope i helped

Answer 5

I think that it is good that you want to babysit, but you are a little too young. I think that you should wait at least until you are 15 years old.

Answer 6

Babysitter Age : over 10

CPR/First Aid Certified : yes

Honest : deffenatly

Doesn't Ask For A Lot Of Pay : i wouldnt mind paying higher if they are good.

Time Range : 9.00 am - 10.00 pm

Other Important Details : knows how to deal speacifacally with my kids, so i would have them over for an hour or so just to get aqqainted