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My parents say I'm too young!
Hi,
I am 11 almost 12 and I live in a nice little complex with a few famililes with younger kids...my parents said I can take a babysitting corse this summer at a local communitty center...but they say I'm too young to really babysit, even tho my mom way babysitting by this age,and I need extra cash for these awesome shoes!!How can I convice them that I am old enough & mature enough(when I'm 12 thats the law)for babysitting in September(my b-day)???
Signed,
Stephanie Giles
Confused in Ontario!
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Taking the babysitting course seriously would be a good way to help your mom take YOU seriously. This means making sure you are on time for classes, attend them all, and do any outside preparation that is required. If you do well in the course, let your mom know that you found it helpful and did well.
This will help her see that you are committed and capable. If she still is unsure about you babysitting, perhaps you can talk to her to see why - is she just nervous about you caring for small babies? For families of more than one child?
Try to compromise with her, and perhaps offer to start small. Perhaps babysit for only one family that has one child that is a little older.
If a family talks to you and likes you, then ultimately it's up to them to judge whether they think their children will be safe with you. If you start small, you will build your mother's trust AND the family's - and they'll soon be telling their friends about their great new babysitter.
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