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thanks for your feekback.
it was really great.
Now could you explaing more about the whole legal thing going on?
I do take care of a lot of kids, but what I didn't clarify that it wwas a small group in a home, rather than at the church.
It is folks from the church though...
does that make it any different?
Thanks-
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Maybe give some free advice about: Babysitting?
Hello again! I am glad you are requesting more information. That shows you are concerned and responsible.
I want to first state that I cannot begin to give deep legal advice. I am a mother, a church goer/volunteer, and a psychologist in training... but I am not a lawyer.
That being said, I can say a few things. If you are babysitting 17 kids- but 5 on Monday night, 3 on Tuesday night, 4 on Wednesday, etc... this changes things a bit. It still puts a tremendous amount of pressure on you as it is not easy to take care of that many kids. But 13-17 for one person (of any age!!) is dangerous. I have 2 kids of my own and I am pregnant with my third. My 4 year old can be in the bathroom playing in the sink. I go in to tell him to stop making a mess and when I get back out to the living room, my 1 1/2 year old is sucking on a penny. This happens to ME and I only have 2 kids (for now).
You said many of them are 6 or 8 years old. That helps because you shouldn't have to worry about them eating pennies and such.
I did a little research for you. Remember, these numbers are general... may not apply to your state AND they are for adults, not teens. But here's the overview.
Age Number of adults Number of kids
Infants 1 4
Toddlers (up to 2) 1 4
2-year-olds 1 6
2-1/2-year-olds 1 7
3-year-olds 1 10
4 and 5-year-olds 1 10
6 years and older 1 15
(this came from: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location))
There are also a couple of facilities you can contact. The American Red Cross offers a babysitting class that may help better prepare you should you ever need to know a rescue type action either by choking, fire, poisoning, etc. And don't forget your local library. Just let your reference librarian know your concern and he/she can probably direct you to a great website/book/pamphlet.
I am sorry I couldn't necessarily give you all the answers you need. I simply do not have the right to be giving you legal advice. I just want to make sure that not only YOU are safe and covered so you don't get into trouble... but the kids are safe as well.
You should be proud of yourself though for taking time out of your schedule to help busy parents get a deeper understanding of God. Thank God for you *smile*
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