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is babysitting at 13 too young??xxx
is babysitting at 13 too young??xxx
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NO way! If you are confrodable babysitting and your parents as well as the childs parents are cool with it then you are defidently old enough. I have been babysitting since i was 12 and have never had a problem, though i dont recomend babysitting babies until you are a little older
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it depends where you live and what the laws are and it also depends if you think you are capable of babysitting
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Some states actually have laws as to the age a baby sitter must be. It would be wise to check and see if your state has such a law.
As to whether I would allow someone 13 to babysit for me would depend on: how well I know them, how long I would be gone and where I was going. Also how mature I felt the person is.
The American Red Cross offers a babysitting program that includes CPR classes for infant and children. Upon completion of the program you are a certified babysitter by the American Red Cross. This would be a definite plus if I were to be looking at you as a babysitter.
Suggestion: Call the American Red Cross in your area to see if they offer the course. If so, see if you are old enough to take the course and what is required to do so.
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I personally think it is. If I had a child, I would never allow a child that young to watch my baby.
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it depends on how mature this 13 year old is.
When i think of a babysitter, the first thing that comes to my mind is "would they be able to save a child's life if it were in danger?"
So if you think a 13 year old is capable of saving a child's life if it were in danger, then i guess your answer is that they aren't too young. I myself would personally want someone older, around 16 or 17 because at that age, you're taught how to save lives and you're more mature at that age.
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Depends on who you ask
Most mothers would prefer to have someone who is mature and responsible to babysit their children.
If you asked me, I would prefer someone with experience and a bit older than 13 to watch my child. As looking after young children is a very big responsibility and is not an easy job.
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