the client has infant twins, and you don’t think you can
handle them.
c.
you feel uncomfortable in the home.
d.
all of the above.
8.
When you’re on the job, it’s important to call the client right
away if . . .
a.
the family runs out of peanut butter, and that’s the only
thing the child says she will eat.
b.
you called 911 because the baby’s temperature jumped
to 104 degrees.
c.
you don’t know how to use the fancy TV remote, so
the toddler’s throwing a temper tantrum.
d.
all of the above.
9.
If a client tells you to make yourself at home, you should feel
free to . . .
a.
peek inside her closet and check out her shoe collection.
b.
invite your friends to come over and watch a movie.
c.
text your best friend about your day at school on the
phone the client gave you.
d.
none of the above.
10.
Be sure to call 911 if . . .
a.
the child falls from a high spot, such as a dresser, but seems fine.
b.
the child has a cut that won’t stop bleeding.
c.
the child choked on a piece of candy, but you used the
Heimlich maneuver to remove it, and now she’s OK.
d.
all of the above.
answers
1.
c:
As a parent’s helper, you’ll be responsible for taking care of kids
while the parents are at home. For instance, you might be inside
with a child while her parent works in the garden. Then if a
problem comes up, you can ask that parent for help. Many
sitters start out as parents’ helpers because it’s great practice.
2.
a:
Age has little to do with understanding how to handle children.
Some girls don’t feel ready to babysit until they’re 14. Others feel
ready at 11. The Red Cross recommends that babysitters start at
age 11, but practice as a parent’s helper until then.
3.
b:
If the family is new to the block, it’s likely your parents don’t
know them yet. Before you take any job, discuss it with your par-
ents. Make sure they know the family you’ll be babysitting for.
If you do get a job, remember to write down the time the job
starts and the address, even if you think you’ll remember.
4.
c:
Don’t wait to see what a client will pay you. It’s best for you and
your client if you set a fair price and tell your customer what you
charge before you take the job. Most girls charge $4 to $10 per
hour based on where the customer lives and the number and
ages of the kids they’re sitting. Some babysitters charge a flat fee
for the evening.
answers, continued
5.
c:
How would you feel if you were set to do something fun and
someone said you couldn’t? That’s how parents feel when
you cancel. If an ice show or anything else fun pops up the
day before a job, swallow hard and tell your friend that you’ve
made other plans.
6.
a:
Transportation to and from the job is usually part of the deal
when it’s out of the neighborhood—especially if you let the
clients know ahead of time that you’ll need a lift. But use your
judgment. If for any reason at all you’re nervous about some-
one taking you home, call your parents to come and get you.
7.
d:
You don’t have to accept every job you’re offered. Say some-
thing
