Babysitting is a great responsibility for anyone but for a child, it is greater. Therefore, before he is allowed to do it, we as parents must be sure of their capability.
There are so many laws today and a person can easily get into trouble for what is called negligence. The child who is babysitting mostly likely will not get into trouble depending upon his age but his parents can be held liable for his action while babysitting.
If your child is forgetful, he is not a good candidate for babysitting. You would have to be very alert and watchful when babysitting because a child is quick and can quickly get into something that could be harmful to him.
If your child does not show self-control, then he is not a good candidate for babysitting. You would need patience when dealing with children and getting angry easily is not good because the child can be harmed.
If your child likes to talk on the telephone or text on the phone, he is not a good candidate for babysitting because this is a distraction and children needs attention. You need to be aware of where they are and what they are doing at all time.
If your child likes to be outside playing then he is not a good person to baby-sit because you would have to give up your likes to care for the child. If your child is not willing to do that then he probably will not make a good babysitter.
However, if your child shows responsibility and you can depend upon him to do a good job. He will probably make a good sitter. He will observe the child, take out time for him, be patient with him and will take his responsibilities seriously.
Age factors into being a good babysitter. The child should not be too young babysitting. I recommend the age of sixteen or older before he is allowed to baby-sit. Prior to that age, he may not have developed chronologically to take on the responsibility of babysitting.
If the child is willing to be a babysitter and has shown that he can be trusted then it would probably be ok. However, if he is not willing to do it, it might not be a good ideal to force him to do it because inadvertently you might be putting the child who is to be cared for in danger.
If you think your child can handle the job and is willing to do it, make sure that there are emergency numbers handy in the event of an emergency. Also, be available for your child if he needs to call you for something.
I am a License Practical Nurse. I have been in this field for over 25 years. I enjoy helping and encouraging others. My main hobbies are reading and writing. I am a Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I am also President of the Parent Teachers Organization. President of the Parent Supporter Task Force and a member of the Parent Leadership Institute.
My website is: http://www.lizzieschristianbookstoreandmore.com. I sell a variety of Christian Products such as E-books, Poems, and Teachings. Free weekly Devotions. Inspirational products like Crosses, Bible covers, Plaques, Figurines and more.
By Lizzie Ducking
There are so many laws today and a person can easily get into trouble for what is called negligence. The child who is babysitting mostly likely will not get into trouble depending upon his age but his parents can be held liable for his action while babysitting.
If your child is forgetful, he is not a good candidate for babysitting. You would have to be very alert and watchful when babysitting because a child is quick and can quickly get into something that could be harmful to him.
If your child does not show self-control, then he is not a good candidate for babysitting. You would need patience when dealing with children and getting angry easily is not good because the child can be harmed.
If your child likes to talk on the telephone or text on the phone, he is not a good candidate for babysitting because this is a distraction and children needs attention. You need to be aware of where they are and what they are doing at all time.
If your child likes to be outside playing then he is not a good person to baby-sit because you would have to give up your likes to care for the child. If your child is not willing to do that then he probably will not make a good babysitter.
However, if your child shows responsibility and you can depend upon him to do a good job. He will probably make a good sitter. He will observe the child, take out time for him, be patient with him and will take his responsibilities seriously.
Age factors into being a good babysitter. The child should not be too young babysitting. I recommend the age of sixteen or older before he is allowed to baby-sit. Prior to that age, he may not have developed chronologically to take on the responsibility of babysitting.
If the child is willing to be a babysitter and has shown that he can be trusted then it would probably be ok. However, if he is not willing to do it, it might not be a good ideal to force him to do it because inadvertently you might be putting the child who is to be cared for in danger.
If you think your child can handle the job and is willing to do it, make sure that there are emergency numbers handy in the event of an emergency. Also, be available for your child if he needs to call you for something.
I am a License Practical Nurse. I have been in this field for over 25 years. I enjoy helping and encouraging others. My main hobbies are reading and writing. I am a Wife, Mother and Grandmother. I am also President of the Parent Teachers Organization. President of the Parent Supporter Task Force and a member of the Parent Leadership Institute.
My website is: http://www.lizzieschristianbookstoreandmore.com. I sell a variety of Christian Products such as E-books, Poems, and Teachings. Free weekly Devotions. Inspirational products like Crosses, Bible covers, Plaques, Figurines and more.
By Lizzie Ducking
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