[header] How to know when your child is old enough to babysit [title] Ask your child if this is something they'd like to do. [step] Interest is a prerequisite for babysitting. An interested babysitter is much more likely to be attentive. <sep> (A) In a school setting, you might ask if this is an option, but remember, you can always ask in social settings. [substeps] You might say, " what's it like to babysit after school? How many hours per day do you usually babysit? " [title] Confirm they'd be interested in the role. (B) They may wish to spend a certain amount of time finding a suitable babysitter, or it may be as simple as asking them " would you like to babysit this day? " [substeps] Many parents leave this portion out. [title] Talk to your child's parents. (C) If your child is not excited by the prospect of babysitting, it might not be the right time. [title] See if your child approaches you about it. (D) They'll appreciate that you've taken the time to think about a task. [substeps] Think about if your kids are ready for doing this sort of work, or aren't much older.
C