Is there any way of convincing my mom to let me babysit? She says she wants me to wait awhile. She said she would consider it though. Anyway, I would be babysitting with my friend. So she may be more comfortable about that. So how can I convince her to let me? And any ideas about how I could spread my services (if she says yes)?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category? Maybe give some free advice about: Job Searches? xxblue0eyesxx answered Monday July 18 2005, 4:40 am: Show her how responsible and grown up you are. Tell her the truth about what would be going on, and be as convincing as possible. You want her to feel comfortable with you doing it and be confident that you'll be okay. So prove it to her, and you should be fine. As for spreading your services, have your mom talk to her friends that have children and let them know that youre available. I hope I helped. Good luck!
rkgurl13 answered Tuesday June 28 2005, 11:47 am: first i would try babysitting with your mom there and let her help and then mabey she would see how good of a babysitter you are.
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xxspillmyheartforyouxx answered Monday June 27 2005, 12:53 pm: Just explain to her that you ARE responsible enough to do the job and she should atleast give you a CHANCE and let you try it before she says no, and especially if you are with a friend it will be no big deal! it would help though if i knew how old you were and how far away from your house you're babysitting! Cause if it is right near your house you can say that if you need anything your mom would be right down the street! You could put up signs on mailboxes around your house posting that you are available to babysit! goodluck =D [ xxspillmyheartforyouxx's advice column | Ask xxspillmyheartforyouxx A Question ]
MeAnTtOBex33 answered Monday June 27 2005, 2:00 am: Well.. you can be more helpful around the house, show her your responsible.. practice with an object such as a doll or something and pretend its real kid so she can kind of get an idea of how your babysitting techniques are.. hope i helped <3*Nicole [ MeAnTtOBex33's advice column | Ask MeAnTtOBex33 A Question ]
Vballcrazy9105 answered Sunday June 26 2005, 7:55 pm: Tell your mom that you are a young woman & need to have a little more freedom.. tell her that you can handle the responsibilty. & if it becomes to much of a hassel then then you wont babysit asmuch. tell her you need some money & want to beable to save some. Tell your mom that you wouldnt let it get involved with school work or chores around the house. & if she says yes then take your e-mail & e-mail a flyer type of thing to all the people you know that could use a babysiter. & Spread word by flyers in a local store! hope i helped... if ya need nething else just ask me! [ Vballcrazy9105's advice column | Ask Vballcrazy9105 A Question ]
meemo answered Sunday June 26 2005, 6:34 pm: Take a few courses; like a CPR course, or a babysitting course. Tell her that you want to earn yourself some money on your on, and this would be a great way to do it. And get her to let you try it once or twice, tell her she could call up the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the kid you were taking care of to see how you did. And after you've babysat, buy her something with that money, for a special touch, lol. Hope I helped! [ meemo's advice column | Ask meemo A Question ]
Caitlin91290 answered Saturday June 25 2005, 11:09 pm: Okay, first off. Your mother may be worried that babysitting with your friend would make it easier for you to get distracted and that spells disaster. Second, how old are you? If you're 12 then you areold enough to take a red cross babysitting class that wouldpossibly put your moms mind at ease. (Trust me, i suggested this to my mom and she immediately agreed.) About spreading the word. Gossip is a blessing. If you do good then those parent's friends will call you and they will tell more people ect.. Second if you have grocerie stores and gas stations close by, printing a sheet with your info including your name age number and qualifications plus what ages you feel comfortable with and hang this up in those places with the little tabs to tear off with your number on them. Hope i helped!
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Moop answered Saturday June 25 2005, 8:58 pm: I would tell her that a friend has invited you to babysit with her (perhaps your friend believes she has her hands full and you'd be a big responsible help). Have your mom then think about it for a little while.
Another idea is church babysitting. It's a large group of kids (though you're never alone) and sometimes it doesn't pay, but your mother will be able to see that you're responsible around children and some of the parents of the kids you would be babysitting will be interested for appointments outside the church group. [ Moop's advice column | Ask Moop A Question ]
cUrLyHaiReDcUtiE16 answered Saturday June 25 2005, 7:43 pm: heyy .. babysit a dog or cat 1st and show her that you are able to take care of an animal so shes knows that you are responible and then she might let you babysit a child nad to spread your services just post some signs on some telephone poles
ALEXandADRIANA answered Saturday June 25 2005, 7:41 pm: First, you should start by showing your mom that you are mature and can handle responsibility. Anything from doing all of your chores plus some to saying please and thank you. Displaying good manners shows maturity as well as helping out around the house. Then, you can approach your mom and ask very politely if you can be allowed to babysit. Maybe say something along the lines of "I would really appreciate it if you would allow me the opportunity to have the responsibility of watching the children for you. I will not take my eyes off of them and I will call you if I have any questions or if any type of emergency occurs." Saying something like that might persuade her. A good way to spread your services is by word of mouth. Tell your mom to tell any of her adult friends that have children that you would love to babysit for them if they have errands to run. Good-luck! [ ALEXandADRIANA's advice column | Ask ALEXandADRIANA A Question ]
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