What do people want to see in a baby sitter?

Question

I'm 13, turning 14 in a few months. I want to start babysitting, but my mom wants me to take the babysitting course first. Am I old enough to babysit? Is my mom right, do I need to take the babysitting course to begin babysitting? Also, there are a few younger kids on my street, the ages range from 1-5. What should I do to show their parents I am responsible enough to take the challenge? And one last thing, once I can babysit, how do I get a family that will take me on as a full time babysitter? Please help!

Answer 1

people wants security. They want to know that their caregiver is competent and that their child or children is/are safe. I am a full time mom and find it hard to just leave my child with someone that I am insecure about. So parents really want to be at ease, knowing that they can trust the person caring for their children. Secondary  are the questions of: is this person teaching my child anything? such as the spelling of his/her name, etc or is the child just sitting there everyday and not learning how to develop his/her learning skills.I would suggest that you take some kind of workshop classes and for god's sake! learn cpr. You can offer to help the people in your neighborhood for a reduced price. Although you are young, you are taking on a very serious task that could mean life and death so approach it like an adult and go volunteer your services part time in a real center. Then use that experience as a make-shift resume'.

Answer 2

Kindness and when they say "can I have some candy" Right before bed say sorry I'm not allowed to let you have candy, sorry

Hope I helped

Answer 3

Yes, you're old enough!

I think you should take the babysitting course -- I don't know what it covers, but it would make you look responsible and I'm sure you'd learn something. I know that as a parent, I'd be impressed if a babysitter had taken the time to take the course, simply because it shows they take their job seriously.

I don't think you need it to become a babysitter, though. You could start babysitting, and take the course later. To get experience, maybe start with watching older kids first before moving on to watching the little ones. I think I spent a while watching older kids before I started watching babies.

As for the characteristics I look for in a babysitter, I want someone mature and responsible and trustworthy. Then, as secondary, I want someone who is compassionate and caring and would enjoy playing with my child and wouldn't just stick her in front of the TV.

Answer 4

Well, I'm a mother of 2,  3,5.

I love too see like there clothes I hate them d**n one's that are like all goth. So dress nice but be sure you can strech. And I like to see her play with them and how they act around the babysitter. I don't like when they are all like welll bye and want me out of the house it gets me scard that something goanna go wrong our a boyfriends comeing over! So just be nice,friendly and you should do fine.

Answer 5

1. Listen to your mom

2. TAKE THE CLASS

3. Take a CPR class.

4. Babysit for free for those that know you, get references.

5. Have a good reputation in the neighborhood.

6. Do extra things, flyers using correct grammar.

7. List your strengths.

8. On 3x5 cards sell yourself and go to your neighbors with this information.

Treat this like a real business, but most of all REALLY give the kids attention.

Answer 6

I would want someone who is CPR certified (or atleast knows what to do), someone who seems responsible, I wouldnt want to meet the girl and she be shy and not talk to me.  I would want to see how well my kids act around her and see if it's a good fit.  I would suggest taking a babysitting class as well, they could help you know what to do in different scenerios.  once your able to babysit, pass flyers around, go to your neighbors and tell them you are free to babysit

Answer 7

Be nice to them, Give them what they want if you want that they will like you but not everything! :P

i know a girl she is now 14 but was babysitting at her 12th birthday.

Play with them smetimes dont lay somewhere around give them a present if they do something good.

i hope you do well