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Palamon March 29th, 2016 2:10 PM

When to Stop with Babysitting
 
As the title says, at what age do you think a child no longer needs a babysitter?

starseed galaxy auticorn March 29th, 2016 2:36 PM

I think it should depend on the child's decision. If the child feels they don't need a babysitter, then parents should respect that. Make it a test to see if the child is worthy of caring for themselves too. If the child proves they can, they shouldn't need a babysitter, if they can't... then maybe they still do.

However, I do think that once children reach at least ten or over, they want to be as independent as possible. I feel like any child who's under at least nine would still need one imo. Yet, this depends again on how the child feels. Most kids are afraid to have baby sitters once they reach a level of maturity.

Meganium March 29th, 2016 5:00 PM

Until the child is mature enough. When I mean by that, it is by behaving in a very good manner, as well as good grades in school and understanding emergency situations such as dialing 911. My little sister is 13 and she STILL needs someone to watch her because she likes to sneak out of the house.

BlackMathgic March 30th, 2016 11:09 AM

I think it depends on the kids, but I think after like 11, kids are generally responsible enough to look after themselves. That being said, some kids are totally not ready for that kind of responsibility and shouldn't be left alone at like 14 but are.

Sylphiel March 30th, 2016 11:55 AM

I would say starting at 13 years of age, or close to there. Anything younger seems a bit iffy.

But then again, I remember when I was younger, my own parents impressed upon me the idea of "no you can't stay home without anybody watching you until you're this old", which I believe was 13 years old. So that seems like a good starting point to me. Does obviously vary from person to person.

Talon March 30th, 2016 2:04 PM

Not until the child is mature enough to take care of them self.

gimmepie March 31st, 2016 1:34 AM

I think up to a certain point it is more about the maturity and ability to handle being alone of the child than their age.

moon March 31st, 2016 6:42 AM

I never had one :V

I was alone at home sometimes when I was 7 I think. Sometimes to watch my little brother of 5.

Blah April 1st, 2016 9:23 AM

I feel like most kids would be fine with just a TV. You can turn off the stove, cook a meal for them, and make it easy for them to contact you if something occurs.


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