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babysitting
do you think it'll be hard to babysit 2 kids(grl-3)(the boy-6)on the first time ever havin to babysit?
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Yeah, i mean im sure you could do it, but thats alot of pressure for the first time. Remember, you can always turn down a job, its your choice not theirs!!!
~jess~
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yes because your not used to kids around you and them being ur responsibility
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well if you know that the kids are good then you should. But if it's your first time that your EVER babysitting you might want to try to handle 1 child. Then if it's easy THEN babysit another
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If you know the kids really good it shouldn't be hard. But if you are NEW to babysitting i would try for one child first and move up from there. It also makes it easyer to first babysit a little girl if you are one... but if you'd be a boy, id start with a little boy. Just to get used to the kids. Then go on from there.
Hope i could help!
-Niki-
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It depends how well the know and trust you, and if they are a pain. =/ No one will ever stand my little cousins. Ever. But most kids are not like that, and if your mature, it should not be much of a problem.
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not as hard as other ages...but maybe you can take a friend along wiht you on the first time..someone who has had experience...that would help! Ps they both are potty trained right!
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No I think that shouldnt be a problem at all! lol I hope I helped! ♥Andie
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It bepend what there like i had 3 girls 3,4,5 and it was really hard to get them to sleep but after a while they fell asleep roxie xxx
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No it should be no problem at all. If you are responsible enough and have enough backround on handling other kids, you should do great. just make sure to keep them busy and entertained.
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i would start out with just one kid i have been babysittting for 3 years
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It may be but, if you bring a bunch of fun games and things to do then i think it'll be ok. I babysit for a 3 yr old and she lovedddd the puppet i showed her, and i made up an obsticle course for her. Bring coloring books and crayons!
~Brina~
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I don't think it will be that hard, since they are both young but it all depends on how they act! Just play games with them or keep them occupied with a movie or TV show! Hope I helped :) Good luck!
-Karen
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It depends how old you are and if you are babysitting them during the day. If during the day you can sit the boy infront of a video or ive him some things to draw or play with. You will have to spend more time with the 3 year old as she will have a short attention span and need to be kept bust doing something all the tim. If its at night,the 3 year old will go to bed early and the 6 year old, not long after that so it will be easier. If you need some ideas of how to keep children of that age occupied easily then write back. Good Luck!
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It shouldnt be that hard to babysit 2 kids but you need to find something they both like and will do toghter so you arent torn in 2
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Nope not at all unless their wild kids but i dobt it. just play with them and watch movies with them! Soon they'll get tierd and fall asleep! hope i helped
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no they are pretty much amused with the smallest things such as cartoons
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Maybe not. It may make it easier because the two kids can sorta'/kinda' keep each other company. For some reason, it's also a lot less awkward with more than one kid.
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naw, it should be pretty easy!
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Good Luck!
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no...because the first time i babysat..i babysat..4 girls..biz-11 maggie-10 Katie-7 Molly-4 then one boy Mike-4..and it was easy!! hope i helped! xoox maauuh
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I've babysat before and depending on the situation, no. It really depends on what you feel up to. Make sure you're prepared, have all the emergency numbers, know their schedule, what they like, and be sure to take an active part in the babysitting. You don't want to lock them in their rooms and just watch t.v. BAD. Do what the parents say is best. Around bed time (if you're babysitting them around that time) get them in their pajamas, have them brush their teeth, maybe read a story, and be sure to check in every-so-often to make sure they're sleeping soundly.
As i said, whatever you're comfortable with.
Panda
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Well ok, I have 26 cousin and they range from the ages of 3months to about 11yrs old. I have to babysit all of them when they come over for the family reunion, and its really simple, just make sure you have lots of toys, movies, games and you give them pretty much all of your attention and don't let them think that they can do whatever they want or else they will ruin the house. Not to be mean or anything but show them whose boss.
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Thats not that hard at all you just have to get a message through to them that your nice and fun but when the break the rules you can put your foot down.
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~!YOUR LITLLE HELPER!~
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those are pretty good ages to babysit. the 6 year old knows the routine and where everything is. so youll just have to watch out for the 3 year old and the boy will show u everything..first time..nah that shouldnt be too difficult!--rachael
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I don't think so as long as you keep them entertained. Bring some fun games or coloring books. Make up games. I think it should be pretty easy. Don't worry, you'll be fine!
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Naa, its not going to be that hard. Just make sure you have snacks and some video games for the boy, if not a good kiddie movie and you'll be fine. good luck!
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Nope. Just keep them busy. Dont get them bored. Watch a movie, bake some cookies, play games, let them draw. Dont stop giving them attention and dont get them bored. Good luck sweetie!
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It depends on how they act or how spoiled they are. My brothter and I have a three year age difference so when we were that age our babysitters had that kind of difference. You should ask other babysitters you know how hard it is or ask the parents how their kids act. I hope I helped!
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nOpe... it shouldnt be 2 bad... i looove 3 year olds so that should be fun and six year olda are independent and eAsY enough to be on their own.. just keep them entertained the whole time by playing games like hide and seek and board games... and whatever else they would like 2 do! goood luck! and HaaVe fuN huN!
xOxO, aLeX
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Nah, it shouldn't be too difficult to handle. As long as you know all the basics and how to deal with everything. The six year old may get on your nerves a little bit, if he's that kind of kid. But he should be the easy part. The three year old will be harder, because there is more to do with younger kids. It should be fine, and if you think you are going to need help, ask a friend. But just make sure it's okay with the parents! Good luck :)
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I no it's not any help to agree with someone and not give you my own advice, but I didn't want to copy Harold. I mean it really does depend on your age, how well you know the children... I don't even remember the 1st time I babysat, I think the very 1st time though was with my sister, we both went over so I could have some experience. I mean if you know the kids well, and if you're pretty sure they'll listen to you and not give you a hard time, then it should be fine. Do you have to give them a bath, or put them to bed, if so, that'll make it a little harder, but not much. By the way you type, you seem kind of young, but seriously, two kids is like perfect, it's easy, and they have someone to keep them company. Make sure you have movies/DVD's/games that they can play with. I was just babysitting a girl (4) and a boy (7) and the boy played his x-box, and me and the girl colored. I had to make them dinner (their mom premade it, but I had to actually cook it in the oven) and me and the girl watched a Dr. Seuss movie, it was some 3 in 1 thing. Just watch some movies or tv, play some games, and do some art work that isn't too messy. Have fun, it shouldn't be too hard.
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no cause you just have to act like your the boss but don't be too mean about it no it is easy to babysit on your first time unless you freak out no reason to be worried.
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depends on what the kids are like
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nah.. jus bring movies n stuff any thing entertaining or jus sit them down in front of the TV *hope i helped* love alwaiz, aLi
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This question is rather vague. How old are you? How well do you know the kids? How behaved are the kids? How do the kids behave around their parents?
It could go one of two ways: good or bad. Obviously.
Now that I've given you my forecast, perhaps you'd like a few tips.
Come with lots of activities in mind. Kids can't misbehave if they are busy.
Find out some things that the kids like - favorite movies, tv shows, video games, characters, etc. Then maybe bring a gift for each of them. That'd start you off on the right foot and prevent you from being the evil babysitter.
Don't be afraid to say no. It may mean some fighting and yelling (definitely NO hitting) but kids that age are rather manipulative. You wouldn't think so because they're so young, but that gives them the edge. Without their parents home, they'll try to eat more junk food and stay up later. What might help with this is getting a list of rules from the parents. Then when the kids say "Mom lets me..." you can say, for sure, that she does not.
Finally, have fun with them. You're not their parent and that gives you the opportunity to be their favorite person in the world.
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no!! be prepared with fun games for the six year old and bottles and food and stuff to do with the 3 year old just dont be mean unless you have to! haha
HOPE I HELPED!
x ♥ x ♥ Michelle
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The most important thing I would want in a babysitter is to have my babysitter actually spend time playing with the kids. If the babysitter is busy on the telephone with her friends, watching t.v., or raiding my cupboards, she's not going to be the babysitter my kids would want to have over again. Find some kid appropriate games and actually get on their level with them. Be in charge, but also be their buddy. I think you'll do a great job, and hav fun!
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it shouldnt be. i do it all the time. i watch 3 kids, 1 yr old boy, 3 yr old girl and a 7yr old boy. just make sure that you are the one in control not them. dont let them walk all over you and everything should be fine.
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