| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/9/2008 9:42:44 AM | | I am a male who has babysat before and was wondering how parents feel about men babysitting? I like kids and I think it comes a lot from having two younger siblings to take care of. I think it would be fun to babysit again. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/9/2008 9:52:48 AM | | I had a teenage boy watch my boys now & then when they were small. You're 24 though -- I don't know if I'd want a 24-year-old doing casual babysitting, whether male or female. It would be different if you were doing an au pair/nanny thing while pursuing an education degree. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/9/2008 10:34:47 AM | I have to personally know anyone who sits with my kids, male or female. There are some girls I wouldn't want watching my kids, and there are some guys too. There are other guys who are great.
So I'd say it depends on the individual and her comfort zone - if she's had bad experiences with men and doesn't have many male friends, don't expect her to ask you to sit with her kids.
And I agree with the poster above - if you're talking about being a nanny, that's cool, but I usually hire teenage friends of the family as regular sitters. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/9/2008 1:20:42 PM | | After reading your profile, sorry no. You just don't seem to carry maturity with the age you're at. You don't say what you do, perhaps go to school and study to be a teacher. But if this is the step you want to take and babysit, you should: take a first aid/cpr class, go in some type of background check, something that lets parents know you're on this program that you're on that can report you or if they want to know if you 've been reported for some type of abuse to the kids. doin gthis will let others know you take this seriously and responsibly. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/9/2008 2:05:47 PM | Or should the question be , would we hire you???
Nope , no , non
No man/woman will ever babysit my children just on the idea that he/she likes children....
I think at your age OP if you like are looking for a leadership position with children you should join an reputable organisation. Big Brother has members in your age group
that like to mentor. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/9/2008 5:44:45 PM | Yes, I have hired plenty of male babysitters... all boys that I know from our martial arts club.
You should look into Big Brothers like the other poster said... great organization, and gobs of fun. I used to be a Big... and my son is now a Little. I still talk to my Little too... 14 years after we met.. she's now 22 years old, and has given me so many grey hairs... haha | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/10/2008 11:12:23 AM | I had a teenage boy watch my boys now & then when they were small. You're 24 though -- I don't know if I'd want a 24-year-old doing casual babysitting, whether male or female. It would be different if you were doing an au pair/nanny thing while pursuing an education degree.
I am not talking about myself being a babysitter I am talking about men in general. Why would my age matter? What if I want to make some extra money? | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/10/2008 12:13:27 PM | ^^^^ Look through the newspaper in the classifieds or hand out your resume to businesses like many others do.... Too many people think looking after children is an easy way to money with little education and it's the children that end up getting hurt in some manner.
Age matters very much when babysitting and at 24 I find it strange that you would consider this as a means of earning extra money. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/10/2008 12:49:42 PM | Behave yourself!! You can't post a message like that in this day and age!!! So elaborate - you wanting to be vetted by an agency, wanting to babysit for people who truly know you or are you thinking of sticking an advert in the shop window??
No matter what - what are you doing stating it would be 'fun' as it's a responsibility, not a privilege or a change of scene!!! | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/10/2008 12:54:30 PM | | Well as a teenager I babysat all the time. Now I am opening a daycare center. Generally when you think of a sitter you think about a teen. But that isn't always the case. I have 2 really great friends who ae guys. One is 32 and has a lil girl and he babysits for me sometimes if I really need a sitter. The other guy is 26 and although he has no kids of his own, he has nieces and nephews and he loves kids. so for a while when i had late night classes he would sit for me. I don;t think there is anything worng with male babysitters, its getting bigger, just like stay at home dads. I think men are equally capable of providing care for children as women. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/10/2008 2:49:50 PM |
Why would my age matter? What if I want to make some extra money?
OP, at your age you should have more skills than the average teenage babysitter, and presumably a little bit more ambition than aiming for a few dollars an hour watching the neighbor's kids. At 24 you presumably have some idea of what you want to do professionally, and are either in school, in training, or at work already. Even a PT fast-food job gets you into the workforce, earning more regular money, working toward those magical 40 quarters for Social Security, and being around your peers.
Generally when you think of a sitter you think about a teen. But that isn't always the case. I have 2 really great friends who ae guys. One is 32 and has a lil girl and he babysits for me sometimes if I really need a sitter. The other guy is 26 and although he has no kids of his own, he has nieces and nephews and he loves kids. so for a while when i had late night classes he would sit for me.
Tinkerbell14, that sounds like a great arrangement with both of your friends. I don't think there's anything wrong with male babysitters either --- there's a difference between helping out a friend or family member, and being a full-grown adult who wants to babysit the neighborhood kids for money. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/10/2008 4:49:39 PM | I would be curious to know how a 24 year old male has the time to babysit. Most work 8-5 and if they love children either teach or are employed in professions that involve children. If you have such a big heart that you want to be around kids join Big Brothers it is a great organization that really helps boys that do not have strong male role models or whose fathers are not around.
But extra money? You are an adult, and should be past the baysitting/paper route age. 5-6 bucks an hour is lower than minimum wage. You could earn more at McDonalds. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 10:08:10 AM | Tinkerbell14, that sounds like a great arrangement with both of your friends. I don't think there's anything wrong with male babysitters either --- there's a difference between helping out a friend or family member, and being a full-grown adult who wants to babysit the neighborhood kids for money.
Right now I have no job. I am looking but it would be a great way to earn money. Even if I did have a job it would a great way to earn extra money. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 10:28:53 AM | I suggest darknight1984 that if you are really thinking about looking after children at your age you
1. Have a current First Aid/child safe /CPR certificate
2. Have a current criminal background check
3. Have 3 current references from reliable sources
4. Have some proof of courses from an accrediated childcare program
5. A valid drivers licence with a driving record attached
6. Direct experience with the age group that you will be responsible for
7. Be prepared to give tax receipts to the parents of the children ( unless you intend to earn this money under the table and get out of contributing to your existance on this planet)
... should I go on?
These are some of the basic requirements for any daycare whether it is licenced or unlicenced and anyone in their right mind would not hand over there children to you just because you have siblings or you like children.
This is a major responsibility and not just a side angle to make fast, easy money. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 3:59:51 PM | Absofreakinlutely not!!! My daughter's dad is the only male I trust her with and frankly, I don't care if that makes me sound crazy or paranoid. I am.
Also, dude, you're 24 and you want to hang out with little kids: CREEPER ALERT!!!
God, I need a Clorox shower.......... | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 4:48:44 PM | Also, dude, you're 24 and you want to hang out with little kids: CREEPER ALERT!!
So if it was a woman it would okay but cause I am a guy it is creepy. Would you stop with the sexest ignortant stuff. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 4:56:11 PM | My favorite babysitter is a 15 yo boy. He's sweet, polite, plays *boy things* with my kids, takes them to the park and runs the everlovin' snot out of them, has burping contests with them, respectful, funny, good in school athletic and generally a good role model. When he has homework, he brings it and does it once my kids are in bed. He makes a point of telling the kids that he can't play, he has to study during exam times. Actually... his sister is a fav of mine as well. And there's one other girl. They have the same qualities in common tho. All very respectful, polite, smart kids.
I was a little worried at first when he started watching the kids for me... but he was only 13 at the time, and not much older than my oldest. He seems to be able to control my oldest well.
I make it a requirement that any sitter I use needs to have taken the babysitting course. Not sure that I'll be able to use him much in the future 'cause he's now of age where he can go and get a *real* job... that's how I lost his sister and the other girls I used. Altho, he must make a killing 'cause he's always busy!! | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 6:03:01 PM | | Well, sweetie, sure i'll stop with the "sexist, ignorant stuff" but maybe you should do yourself a favor and learn to spell the big words before you use them. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 6:28:57 PM | Darknight1984,
So if it was a woman it would okay but cause I am a guy it is creepy. Would you stop with the sexest ignortant stuff.
First, Darknight, please take note that it's not because you call it sexist that it makes it so. The fact remains that most of the child abuse being done in our current society are done by men, not by woman. So, it is not sexism. Sexism isn't when things aren't equal for men and woman. Sexism is when the dominant person uses his privileged position. When the victim is reacting and protecting herself from that dominant position, it's not "reverse sexism", it's just a normal reaction of self protection.
I don't know if you are ignorant or not, but you certainly are clueless.
Second, if you are truly interested by children's well being (and not only intersted by your own self), your first reaction should be a basic understanding about why parents are more likely not to trust a male, grown up, jobless babysitter, or why your age matters. It doesn't mean YOU aren't trustworthy, but frankly, the very fact you don't seem to be able to be empathic and understand WHY it may be freakish to a parent MAKES it quite freakish. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/11/2008 10:02:53 PM | I actually have a male babysitter now. I have to be at my job at 7am, I have two teenage daughters who have to be at school at 7:30 and my son doesn't have to be at Kindergarten until 9:00. I did not want to drag him out of bed and take him to a sitters house or daycare at 6:30 so I hired a young boy who is 19 to come to my house, get my son up, feed him, and then drive him to school. I hired him specifically because I am a single mom and my son has very little interaction with men so I felt like this would be beneficial for him.
I have to agree with a previous post by the woman who said it would not matter male/female as long as she knew they were trustworthy. I watched this boy grow up and our families are old friends, and when he can't make it........his mom comes! | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/12/2008 8:17:05 AM | First, Darknight, please take note that it's not because you call it sexist that it makes it so. The fact remains that most of the child abuse being done in our current society are done by men, not by woman. So, it is not sexism. Sexism isn't when things aren't equal for men and woman. Sexism is when the dominant person uses his privileged position. When the victim is reacting and protecting herself from that dominant position, it's not "reverse sexism", it's just a normal reaction of self protection.
Actually if you look at studies most abuse is done by the family or people close to the family. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you post stuff like that. It is sexism when you will not hire a person just because they are male. | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/12/2008 9:49:13 AM | ^^^and as a babysitter they are trusting you with thier children, i dont know many parents who would hire strangers for the job which in turn would make you close to the family.
*Common sense needed in aisle 9!* | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/12/2008 10:02:01 AM | Darknight,
Studies on child abuse BOTH show that abuses are most likely from:
A) people close from the familly AND
B) males
Babysitters are part of category A.
That makes you a part of the highest possible risk category: both a male and closer to the familly.
Again, the scary part is that you fsil to see this... | |
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| Would you hire a male babysitter?
Posted: 12/12/2008 10:22:06 AM | Reverse the question:
OP, if you were a parent would you hire someone exactly like you to look after your children. Given the non working status, the age and lack of childhood education ( from a creditable learning facility) and no knowledge of your personal life or character. So in fact a total stranger??????
No doubt a person desperate enough to get their children off their hands might be interested in you " babysitting" but overall I think they majority would say no.
Maybe one day when you have children, your priorities will be making sure your children are safe and always in the hands of someone that you can trust. | |
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