Is Your Child Ready to Be a Babysitter?
by Genevieve Thiers
Looking for a babysitter for your kids? Perhaps she's right under your nose! From the age of 12, children often begin to transition from being the one sat for to the one doing the babysitting. Especially during breaks from school, babysitting or mother's helper gigs can be a great way to occupy your tween or teen and teach her about working and responsibility -- paving the way for ice-cream scooping, life guarding or other jobs sure to come up in the future.
Children mature at different rates, so it's up to you to make sure your child is up for the challenge. Wondering if your tween or teen is ready to make the switch from babysittee to babysitter? Ask yourself the following questions.
