I am 15 years old and I have 3 nephews and I have 2 neices and 1 on the way so I have babysitting experience my 1 nephue has special needs and needs meds and stuff so I can deal with that. I want to know if you guys think I am able to babysit and I think if people would hire me thank you.
schochie16 answered Saturday March 15 2008, 10:39 pm: Yes, parents really like it when people are able to give medicine if nessicary. Also, taking on someone with special needs is a hard job. Knowing that you were able to deal with that shoes parents that you are a responsible young adult, who they can trust.
anna-14 answered Tuesday March 4 2008, 5:34 pm: Yes I think you are able to babysit and I think if you can put of with all that, then many people would love to hire you. [ anna-14's advice column | Ask anna-14 A Question ]
Brandi_S answered Tuesday March 4 2008, 7:07 am: I'd consider hiring you to sit my kids.
Why?
You have quite a bit of experience sitting kids already, and on top of that, experience sitting a child with special needs.
You have experience giving medication to children.
I don't have kids that need meds (if they did, you could be trusted to ensure they took them properly in my absence) and I don't have kids with special needs, but if you can handle that, you can handle a lot more than most kids your age.
Something else that is ALWAYS good to do before starting babysitting is to get emergency training. Like for CPR, choking, etc. You should be able to get certified through the Red Cross, I believe.
Even if you already know what to do in such an emergency situation, a certification is a good thing to have.
Shelly_x answered Tuesday March 4 2008, 5:46 am: Yeah sure, I think people would hire you. Especially if you have experience. It makes a huge difference.
Also if they know you have looked after your nephew with special needs then they will know you are up to the job.
dhrutts answered Tuesday March 4 2008, 4:28 am: Hi,
You may have life sussed, but things might not be so rosy your niece and nephews. It might be problems family etc. Whatever's happened, you're bound to be worried.
The most effective way you can deal with this is to recognise that only they can make the decision to accept your help. You can only do your best. What you can do, however, is let them know you're concerned, and ready to offer all the help and support they need when they feel ready to tackle the issue at stake. You may not get a positive response immediately, but at least they'll know that they can turn to you.
Have confidence in yourself and believe in your self that you can however I know that you are only 15 years old and this is a huge responsibility but the decision is yours if you feel that you cannot then speak to your family or friends about this.
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