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Hiring a Babysitter

I recently got my first babysitting job and I'm looking to get more. I'm wondering what kind of things a parent looks for when hiring a babysitter.
What are you?
Not a parent
Mom
Dad
What kids do you have?
Infant Girl
Infant Boy
Toddler Girl
Toddler Boy
Young Girl
Young Boy
Preteen Girl
Preteen Boy
Teen Girl
Teen Boy
Do any of your kids have any needs or assistance requirements? Check options even if they are normal for the age of the child.
Toileting Assistance
Destructive
Compulsive Liar
Diaper Chaning
Medical Conditions
Low noise/stimulation
Dietary Restrictions
Run Away
Prone to Violence
Difficulty Sleeping
Clothing Restrictions
Bathing Assistance
Boundry Issues
Feeding/Bottles
Please add any needs your child needs that wasn't covered above. Feel free to share details about these needs.
What do you require from a babysitter? If they do not have these requirements then you will not even consider hiring them.
Cooking
Engages with Children
Calm Under Pressure
Applies Corporal Punishment
AED Usage
Own Transportation
Affectionate
First Aid
Follows Instructions
CPR
Refuses Corporal Punishment
Do you have any other requirements?
Do you need the babysitter for overnight stays?
No Overnights
1 night at a time
Multiple nights at a time
1 week or more at a time
Does gender of the babysitter matter?
Doesn't Matter
Females Only
Males Only
Is there a minimum age requirement?
No age requirement
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21+
What activities are prohibited to the babysitter?
Guests of Babysitter
Hugging
Watching Porn
Yelling
Drinking Alcohol
Long Phone Calls
Smoking
Snooping
Corporal Punishment
Cannot Leave (even with kids)
Illegal Drugs
Rough Housing
What are your minimum clothing requirements for babysitter? The kids must never see the babysitter with less clothing than this requirement. This might seem odd but some cultures/immigrants have different standards.
Thighs Covered
Stomach Covered
Shoulders Covered
Chest Covered
Hands Covered
No clothing requirements
Briefs/Panties
Head Covered
Neck Covered
Arms Covered
Ankles Covered
Knees Covered
Face Covered
Feet Covered
What are you willing to pay for a babysitter that meets all of your requirements? Amounts are in USD. Choose an option that is closest to your desired payment. (Round up or down.)
$1/hr
$5/hr
$10/hr
$15/hr
$20/hr
$25/hr
$30/hr
$40/hr
$50/hr
$75/hr
$100/hr
Please share any thoughts you have on what makes a good babysitter.
This poll was created on 2022-03-04 17:49:04 by john09