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Babysitting a 9 and 12 year old
14/f
I babysit my little brother all the time who is three and now my neighbor asked me to babysit her two boys who are 9 and 12 and I'm nervous cause I've never babysat that age group so I'm nervous. Any tips, hints, or ideas on what to do?
Thanks!
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Let's see..hmmm... Maybe go over to the neighbors house a day early and see what the boys like to do in order to keep them interested or ask the neighbor for a list of things they like to do or watch. This way they wont get bored and start to o things that are not appropiate and ur career is ruin 4 ever
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They pretty much do whatever they want
but... i usually bring something
small like a craft or a board game for the kids and i
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Those are the easiest ages. Take a bike ride, scooter ride, or play soccer. Play basketball, video games, and watch movies. They will entertain themselves, because they are at the age where they dont want babysitters.
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oh nine and twelve, you lucked out! if they are anything like what i babysit, they will pretty much leave you alone. if theyre both boys, sit down and watch a movie with them. they will probably just do their own thing. ask them if they are into video games and stuff, and maybe offer to play some with them. dont stress over it, i'm sure they will be a lot easier than the three year old you are used to. if you have anymore questions, let me know!
♥ SoccerCutie
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Just do things they like. Play video games, watch movies..Anything. =) They're normal just like all the other kids you've watched.
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Babysitting that age group is less actual "babysitting" and more of a "make sure they don't set the curtains on fire and paint the ceiling orange" kind of deal.
Just find out what they're into. Do they usually play basketball after school? Shoot hoops with them in the driveway. Do they have epic Halo2 marathons? Offer to make snacks for them, or join in the game (if they let you, of course!)
Good Luck! :)
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