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what are the do's and dont's of babysitting kids?
15/f almost 16 and im moving and their is a 5 year old girl as my new neighbor I've never babysat as a job before although im good with kids. what are some do's and dont's of being a babysitter? also how do I bring up to the parent that it needs to be a paying job and how much will I make I don't want to sound too much but I for sure need to get payed I need to pay for all of my stuff
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I'm 18 and babysit all the time.
Don't mention money. That's obvious. You're a teen girl-they will pay you. I get like £10 for it and obviously this depends on the time period. If they pay you in gifts the first time not money, refuse to babysit again. You can't just go asking for money-its a little rude and you may not get any futher babysitting assignments.
You need to be firm but fair. Be friendly but don't be a pushover. When its bed time, put your foot down.
Check the children are okay for food/drink and if not get something from the fridge and a glass of water. The last thing you want is for the children to be starving when their parents came back.
Its your first time, so making a good impression is key. Remember, you're not a childminder, but you're still in a position of care. Make sure the children are happy.
Bring games with you (depending on their age) and bring a calm film or story book for when its close to bed time. Don't encourage increased activity near bedtime-they'll be too excited to go to sleep.
Make sure if their parents tell you the children have to be in bed at a certain time, stick to it like glue. That's the main thing that will decide whether you'll come back or not. Make sure the children do their teeth/have a glass of water by their bed etc.
Then just make sure the rooms are as tidy as they were when you arrived, put any toys away and watch something quietly on TV/read a magazine untill the parents get back.
The main thing that gets you invited back is if the children like you. You have to win them over to win the parents over, but like I said before, do it in a way that respects the parents wishes too.
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The first thing you need to do is ask them their rules and once you find them out stick to them no matter what the kids try. Find out the 5-year-old's interests and plan things around that to keep her happy. A Big must these days is finding out about food restrictions and reactions.
Show them you are responsible and plan to adhere to all rules and do a great job when you meet them ahead of doing the gig. When it comes to payment you have to worry about coming off as rude if you come out saying "I need this much" statement or expect X amount. Instead, it's fine to ask them what rate do they usually offer and let them work it out from there. This way they aren't on the spot and will compensate you for your time. It shows maturity.
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