Talk:Babysitting

Notes

originally a useless redirect to daycare. this really needs to be expanded, i just put down everything off of the top of my head. Joeyramoney 04:53, 28 May 2006 (UTC)

Suggest you could expand this by loking at derived definitions, eg babysitting as a generic term for looking after things other than children (eg a business, sick/depressed friend,animal, etc) Also link into other more specific definitions (house-sitting, cat-sitting).

Who is Billy Williams? Without any context I'm taking it out.

Some Wikifascist erased the Intoxicated Persons entry. I have reintroduced with a link to a definition. Please leave it up

Wikipedia is not Urban Dictionary. That doesn't belong here.

urban dictionary

My that logic, then the whole article should be on wikidictionary. Keep it in fascist its relevant! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.189.13.220 (talk) 17:32, 23 April 2007 (UTC).

I've never heard the term babysitting used to refer to looking after intoxicated persons, but I have heard the term used to refer to supervising things and people, for example the term is sometimes used to describe watching over equipment which needs frequent tending, or to supervising employees who can't be trusted not to screw up a task.--RLent 20:51, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Request a link

The Tufts University Child and Family WebGuide is a good babysitting resource. http://www.cfw.tufts.edu/topic/2/147.htm

The WebGuide is a directory that evaluates, describes and provides links to hundreds of sites containing child development research and practical advice. The WebGuide, a not-for-profit resource, was based on parent and professional feedback, as well as support from such noted child development experts as David Elkind, Edward Zigler, and the late Fred Rogers. Topics cover all ages, from early child development through adolescence. The WebGuide selects sites that have the highest quality child development research and that are parent friendly.

The child care page of the site offers a wealth of early childhood education and preschool resource such as articles, research and practical advice for parents and professionals. These websites provide cost/benefit analyses and information on evaluating early childhood programs, information about child care, the transition to kindergarten and much more. Teamme 15:22, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Child minding

The reference to crime by babysitters makes it clear that this includes "family daycare operators", which would be called "child minders" in the UK. In general an adult looking after a child for substantial portions of the day, especially when the child is awake for most of the time, would be called a child minder in the UK. If this generally described as babysitting in the US (which I believe it is) then I think we should clarify this. Rachel Pearce (talk) 15:56, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

Crime

The section under the heading "Crime" doesn't make any sense: "According to a Juvenile Justice Bulletin from September 2001, babysitters commit about 4.2% of crimes against children even though a 13 year old is leagally allowed to babysit crimes are commited. less than 6 years old in the United States." It would be good if someone could clarify this passage. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Blairgoss (talk • contribs) 04:36, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

How to select a Sitter

First things first it is always very helpful to talk to friends around your neighborhood and also family to see if they have any recommendations for a sitter. It is also very helpful to look on such sites as www.sitters.com or www.care.com and see if there is anyone in your area. You should always take your time and interview and talk too many sitters to make sure you have found the best match for your children. This can be a hard task because a sitter can come highly recommended and still not just fit with your child. It is also helpful if you bring the sitter over before leaving your child with them to make sure everything goes off well. This can be helpful if this is your child’s first time being left with a sitter or someone outside of the family. This is also a nice time to show the sitter how your home works and to show them your normal schedule. The purpose for a sitter is to be a continuation of the parent. To work with the parent and make sure that the daily or nightly routine goes as scheduled and letting the parents slip away for a while. This is a great time to share the family rules and what is expected of the child. You as the parent should also take a moment and let the sitter know if your child suffers from any kind of allergies and what they are allergic of. Wither your children can go outside and who they are allowed to play with. It is always easy for a child to try and sneak by with stuff while a sitter is there so it is important to tell them all of the rules and the does and don’ts. It is also very important not to overwhelm the sitter. It is nice to leave a list of your schedule and emergency contacts. There normally is not an emergency but it is comforting for both the parent and the sitter to have them.

Merge to Childcare

This page should be merged to childcare as a new sub-topic. When I have I chance, I will try to do this. WikiFanD 23:23, 11 November 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikifan798 (talk • contribs)

I think this article should be kept as it is notable enough for its own article. Don't merge. Fearstreetsaga (talk) 23:37, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

External Links

• KidCentric Child care resources for employer-sponsored child care and child care providers —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.102.95.80 (talk) 23:31, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

History of the term

If the term "baby-sit" first appeared in 1937, then how did the use of "sit" as an abbreviation for the term appear in 1800? An abbreviation cannot exist before the term it abbreviates. In any case these "facts" are not cited. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.210.84.87 (talk) 18:53, 19 January 2011 (UTC)

Request for additional link

Advice for Parents on this site is more comprehensive and insists on the importance of various checks such as CRB.Many parents are not aware of the importance of such certifications before employing sitters.