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I'm babysitting my next-foor neighbor's 3 kids. They are 10, 6, and 2. This is my first time babysitting on my own and I`m a little nervous. What should I do to keep them busy? What do I do if they begin to fight with each other, or one starts to cry? Any tips?
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Kids like to play games:video games (10 & 6 year olds) board games (2 year olds). If they start to fight, ask them to stop once and if they don't stop, warn them that they will be punished and if that don't stop it, punish them. If you are going to spank them, make sure you got their parents permission first. Other than that, send them to thier rooms or put them in time out. If they start to cry, find out what is wrong. I hope I helped.
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I recently babysat for one of my husband's coworkers for a few days. After seeing a few warning signs, I'm beginning to think that the children are not being taken care of and that she may be abusing them.
This woman brings the children out in freezing weather with no jackets. She drops them off with no supplies. The children don't appear to have been bathed. They have severe, untreated diaper rash which leads me to think they're not being changed like they should. I've also noticed bruises on one of the children. It could be from bumping something, but from the look of the bruises I suspect the child was hit. When I feed them, they act like they haven't been fed in a while.
I've tried talking to her, but she told me it was none of my business. I'm worried what might happen if I don't do something. Should I call social services and report my suspicions? (link)
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You need to call a social services. If these kids are being abused or neglected, it is only just a matter of time until one of them is killed.
signed: halfbloodprince123087
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is that a good age to babysit? Because I have had like 2 years of experiance with my 2year old nephew! (link)
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13 is a good enough age to babysit
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on december 26, a new family is moving in to the house next door to mine. my mom talked to their realtor (another neighbor) and found out that the family will have a 3 yr. old and a 5 yr. old. by the way, I'm 13.
the question that i have is, how long should i wait before i introduce myself, and how should i do it? i really want to babysit for them, and i work really well with little kids. i've never worked for pay before, just as favors for my aunt (with kids age 2 and 7) so im not really sure what to charge either.
i know this is really long, and has a bunch of different questions. but any answers will be appreciated to the tone of a 5! thanks in advance! (link)
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Well, I must say that this is a very thought up question. First off, you want to go over, introduce yourself and see if they would like some help (in other words, offer your time to helping this family unpack their things). Then hang out over their and get to know them. I understand some people can be anti-social, but if this family is, you will soon figure it out. As far as babysitting is concerned, you never volunteer yourself too soon. Let the family get a chance to know you. And once they do ask you about it, don't say "yes" and go straight into the money part of the conversation. Let them lead you through the conversation. And when it comes to the money, it should depend on how they feel you did, not how much you feel you shoud get. And another key thing before I quit, always have fun...if you are not having fun, then you should not be babysitting.
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