CL Ad...14 Yo With 20 Years Experience

[Heidi]

well, not quite...but I have to say, she's gutsy with her "techniques"::

Ad #1
Call the best sitter in the country. Prices negotiable. The latest techniques in child care. Excellent references. i am 14 years old and have been babysitting for 2 years, and have also worked in a daycare for 4 years. I am experienced with children of all ages. Be sure to tell me what your child likes to do so i can come prepared with lots of fun and educational games. Email for information. First two hours are FREE!!!


Ad #2
Free Babysitter! I have a lot of experience in baby-sitting and have worked in a day care. This is not a scam. I just love children! I can babysit children up to 8. The first two hours are free for the first day. If you only need two hours that is fine. I just want you to consider having me babysit for your children. After the first two hours the price is negotiable. I am 14 so I will not be able to do it during school hours. I will be able to sit anytime starting June 7th. Please don't write me off because of my age.I am very responsible and mature.

and #3...
Hi! I am 14 years old and go to Central highschool. I am certified in first aid and I have taken babysitting classes. I have worked in a adaycare facility for two years and I have been babysitting for three. I can babysit children up to eight years old at your house or mine. I will clean your house or the part that you want cleaned for a small extra charge. You can either email me or call me at ***-***-***x. Thanks so much for reading this!!

Those were all in one day!

[DCP]

OH MY!!! I hope parents looking actually see all three since they are inconsistent!!

And at 14 worked for a daycare facility for 4 years...wait 2 years?? Ummmm wow!! LOL

[sharlan]

Mom probably runs a daycare.

I started babysitting at 10. I had 4 kids under the age of 6 from 3 PM until 9, 3 days a week. I was responsible for making their dinner and feeding them, baths and bedtime.

[DCP]

Mom probably runs a daycare.

I started babysitting at 10. I had 4 kids under the age of 6 from 3 PM until 9, 3 days a week. I was responsible for making their dinner and feeding them, baths and bedtime.

Sharlan oh my goodness!!! My niece is 10 and I could not imagine leaving those responsibilities in her hands!!

In MA...any assistant (paid or not) MUST be 18!!!

[sharlan]

Sharlan oh my goodness!!! My niece is 10 and I could not imagine leaving those responsibilities in her hands!!

In MA...any assistant (paid or not) MUST be 18!!!

That was about 48 years ago. Things were a lot different then.

My granddaughter is 16 and we barely leave her home alone.

[littlemissmuffet]

That was about 48 years ago. Things were a lot different then.

My granddaughter is 16 and we barely leave her home alone.

Things were diffrent even just 20 years ago when I started babysitting.

Nowadays, I wouldn't trust a teenager to watch my kids in a million years!

[Kiki]

Things were diffrent even just 20 years ago when I started babysitting.

Nowadays, I wouldn't trust a teenager to watch my kids in a million years!

I used to watch my mom's co-workers kids all of the time when they'd go out for girls nights, and I was barely 14. But I'd NEVER let someone that young watch my kids now. I'd be too scared of what they'd be doing while I wasn't home.

Aside from her ads not matching up with each other, at least she's trying to earn some cash for the summer! (Or..something...)

[Blackcat31]

Aren't there like child labor laws about working when you are only 14?

Here, helpers can be 13 but not workers or employees until age 18. I dont thin McD's will even hire someone until they are at least 15 years old.

FWIW~ I babysat newborn twins on a regular basis at 9 years old too but yes, like PP's said time have changed.

[daycare]

Aren't there like child labor laws about working when you are only 14?

Here, helpers can be 13 but not workers or employees until age 18. I dont thin McD's will even hire someone until they are at least 15 years old.

FWIW~ I babysat newborn twins on a regular basis at 9 years old too but yes, like PP's said time have changed.

I think it depends on the state...here in ca we can hire an asst at age 14...However, they can never be left alone with the kids....

[Blackcat31]

I think it depends on the state...here in ca we can hire an asst at age 14...However, they can never be left alone with the kids....

That's what I mean. We can have them here at 13 but they arent called assistants...only helpers. Assistants in our state are adults who CAN be left alone with kids.

[daycare]

That's what I mean. We can have them here at 13 but they arent called assistants...only helpers. Assistants in our state are adults who CAN be left alone with kids.

don't ask me to define the correct term.....I will more than likely get it wrong.....hahah

[MarinaVanessa]

FWIW~ I babysat newborn twins on a regular basis at 9 years old too but yes, like PP's said time have changed.

I started babysitting my infant sister at age 10 the same summer she was born. Like you I agree, things have changed. I wouldn't trust my 10yo nephew alone with my kids even if I were only running out to get the mail let alone for a few hours.

[Lilbutterflie]

Yes, her ads are bit inconsistent! However, I must give her credit for trying so hard to earn some money for herself at just 14! Honestly, I am amazed sometimes at how some teens get everything they ever want handed to them with no responsibilities at all. I give her props for making the ads, getting CPR certified & taking babysitting classes (hopefully she really did them!); and trying hard to earn her own money. happyfacehappyface

I've hired my 13 yr old niece to babysit during our date nights. She is super responsible, has siblings of her own that she helps take care of, and she too has been CPR certified and taken a babysitting class. I just wish my niece would SAVE her hard earned money instead of going to the mall right away to spend it!!! LOL

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I was raising a child at 14. I don't doubt that she's mature, but the inconsistencies in her ads are peculiar.

[Heidi]

Yes, her ads are bit inconsistent! However, I must give her credit for trying so hard to earn some money for herself at just 14! Honestly, I am amazed sometimes at how some teens get everything they ever want handed to them with no responsibilities at all. I give her props for making the ads, getting CPR certified & taking babysitting classes (hopefully she really did them!); and trying hard to earn her own money. happyfacehappyface

I've hired my 13 yr old niece to babysit during our date nights. She is super responsible, has siblings of her own that she helps take care of, and she too has been CPR certified and taken a babysitting class. I just wish my niece would SAVE her hard earned money instead of going to the mall right away to spend it!!! LOL

I would agree that she's got spunk. I was definately not dis'n her, just thought it was funny/cute/amusing.