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Hiring a Babysitter

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