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babysitting 7 & 11 year olds
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im babysitting an 11 year old boy and a 7 year old boy tonight with my brother (who is 15).
do you have any ideas on what they would want to do for fun? i havent had any experience with that age group yet, so im not very familiar..
and im going to be babysitting them from 8:30 pm to about midnight. do you have any ideas on cost? these people are pretty good friends of my mom, if that helps.
thanks in advance!
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Boys that age like games, especially video games, so play with them if you can. If you don't have availability to video games, board games or playing cards will suffice. Also, TV is a big help. Anything with an edge (like South Park or Family Guy) will keep them entertained for hours. They'll think they're doing something they shouldn't be doing and the time will fly by.
Just make sure you're not breaking any of the parents' rules. Lastly, remember to give the 7 year old plenty of attention. He'll appreciate it no matter what you guys decide to do. Girls mature a lot faster than boys do and there's a chance that both of these boys will be immature and nervous to have you watching them. Keep the mood cool, calm, and fun, and you'll be just fine.
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11 year olds like computers, so they can play a computer game. 7 year olds like board games, so play candyland, or do a puzzle.Maybe you can get a movie to watch, and make popcorn or something. What time is their bedtime? It is probably around 9:30-10:00 anyway, but ask the parents.
For two children, I would charge, or expect about 5-7 dollars an hour. That is reasonable.
Good luck.
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I'd think you might get around 30 dollars. If they are family friends they might give more. 3 1/2 hours and 30 dollars.. that seems right?
I haven't baby sat boys of that age, but my brother isn't too far from 11. Try video games. Suggest if they'd like to play. Maybe bring any video games you have over and tell them to play with you and your brother. They're pretty active too so maybe you can play hide and seek tag, flash light tag, anything. Be careful though, you don't want anyone to get hurt. I bet they'd love to eat cookies, so maybe try bring some or maybe you can make a batch with them (if you know how and if its allowed). Legos! They could love those. Do pretty much whatever they want haha. Good luck!!
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