Teen Babysitter: the 4 Rules to Respect.
Babysitting: this is a job that teens generally love! Girl or boy, they find it easy and don't need any special skills. But there are a few rules to follow to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Being a babysitter seems within reach of anyone, but is it that simple? It is better to own a minimum of qualities and take some precautions before choosing this means of earning pocket money. Babysitting do not improvise.
1. Find Customers
First test your skills on the little ones of the family, then the children of friends, and finally those of the friends of friends.
To put an announcement in the lobby of the building or at local merchants.
The teenager thus constitutes a regulars network who will call on his services if necessary.
2. Provide Security
16 is the legal working age but we can from 14 years old babysit one evening a week.
Warning : have the responsibility of a toddler is not trivial, and it is advisable for your teenager to have a little experience, and to be able to reach you In case of problem.
Also check: your liability insurance must cover it in the event of an accident and you can request an extension for this kind of situation.
3. Skills and Obligations
The teenager must have some qualities to manage children: patience, a little imagination to keep them busy, a certain practicality.
He or she will have to respect the living space of his employers: do not smoke, tidy up, be punctual and have a correct presentation.
4. Salary
Salary minimum expected is based on the minimum wage (between € 9 and € 10 per hour), paid in cash or by check, or employment-service check: it's up to him or her to negotiate.
If the teenager is responsible for the children's meals, custom dictates whether he can have dinner or lunch with them. For a call that takes place in the evening, the employer must provide drive the teen back to his home.
Please note: if the activity exceeds eight hours per week for more than a month, a employment contract should be signed between the two parties.
Any other advice for teens to babysit safely? Thank you for putting them in comments.
