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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?
Mom
Not a parent
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.
Difficulty Sleeping
Feeding/Bottles
Prone to Violence
Diaper Chaning
Run Away
Compulsive Liar
Dietary Restrictions
Boundry Issues
Medical Conditions
Destructive
Low noise/stimulation
Toileting Assistance
Clothing Restrictions
Bathing Assistance
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.
Own Transportation
Affectionate
Cooking
Follows Instructions
AED Usage
Calm Under Pressure
Applies Corporal Punishment
First Aid
Engages with Children
Refuses Corporal Punishment
CPR
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?
Males Only
Doesn't Matter
Females 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?
Snooping
Smoking
Long Phone Calls
Drinking Alcohol
Watching Porn
Yelling
Rough Housing
Illegal Drugs
Cannot Leave (even with kids)
Guests of Babysitter
Hugging
Corporal Punishment
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.
Briefs/Panties
Thighs Covered
No clothing requirements
Arms Covered
Knees Covered
Hands Covered
Feet Covered
Face Covered
Neck Covered
Head Covered
Stomach Covered
Shoulders Covered
Ankles Covered
Chest 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