I want to let people know I babysit without giving information to total strangers. Any tips?
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Why not make some posters and put them up in neighborhood preschools.  Have your parents take you to the job.  Just use a first name and home phone.  Take the red cross babysitting certification course.
531694
If they dont ask, dont tell.  If they do ask, be honest.\n\nBest of luck!
428410
see also what not to ask.\n\ngo out and do something and meet people they dont just come knocking on your door
161683
turn them in anonymously
191095
Be upfront and sincere. Maybe they can tell already : )
1007405
There is a safety reason why nobody should be doing this. If you look around the site there are many dubious people looking for contact details. Some probably nice but nieve as anyone can see them... Others I report for safety as you don't know who you are dealling with and its dangerous to meet up or give out details... Several kids have complained or nasty messages sent to there emails.
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take a course on CPR and basic 1st aid.offer to babysit when parents are still in the home,i will play ith them,you can get dishes done. this give parents an opportunity to see that you are interested and also how their kids interact with you. start with small families then build your way up,use families as reference. but 1st and foremost,check thelaws in your community,some have stipulations as to how old te sitter can be.good luck,robin
69106
look for silent peoples and talk to them and meke them trust you
47255
Hiding so you don't turn us into one with children...
802950
Have the potential babysitter provide you with references(no relatives) and follow up with each one.
1025170
I don't let people know the "real" me very often. I let them know hints of it, but I really don't think that anyone would like to know very much about my itty bitty life. If asked I will be completely truthful, but it isn't always easy to offer up information.
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well im 11 and i babysit neighbors depending were u live go around 2 ur neighbors and politely ask if they need any babysitting help.
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Just be very upfront about it.  They have your records.  You must be completely honest.  If you try to hide anything, they won't hire you.
92512
If you can handle infants and children( not everyone can ).Yes, but be careful have your parents keep the # and address of who , where your babysitting.Have your parents take you there.I don't mean to scare you . but babysitters have been hurt by going to a stranger house or getting a ride home after sitting. Babysit for people the family knows .Don't jump on news paper ads ! And always tell some one if a regular sitting job calls last minute, so some one knows your there !
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If you want to do babysitting... maybe start with people your parents work with or neighbors.  These people will probably already have some trust for you and this will help you get experience.  Also, take the babysitting certification training or whatever it's called. I think it's offered for kids 13 and up. This might impress potential "clients".  If you choose not to babysit, a job in fast food is probably next easiest to get.
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You should be honest up front. Then take it slow. Later on when you feel comfortable you could introduce them to your kids.
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try making up your personal id and make sure knowbody is watching when you are using your computer, others can use your computer but they would have to hit cancel at the beginning in order to use it but your info won't be exposed for others to view