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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
I had no problem getting work as a babysitter, but back then a lot more people used babysitters, so it was all neighbours and friends of the family. Most of the parents I know today have never used a babysitter.
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What is the reason for parents never using babysitters anymore? Are they being over protective, is there enough entertainment at home, or are relatives helping out more? I would go crazy if we couldn't get a babysitter occasionally, especially because we have zero family support. The two people we use are a close neighbour and a day care instructor who we both have a lot of trust in though and I'm not sure if I would be comfortable picking a random out of a community newsletter.
Also, it is kind of sad how boys are not considered for babysitting jobs but I guess it is just part of our culture to be more trusting of women with children. Women have to deal with lots of crap in life but they do have the super power of being able to run up to babies and talk to children without being labelled a creep.
Personally I started reffing hockey at age 12 and later worked at the Stampede in the summers picking up garbage in the grandstand. I didn't have my first real job until I was 18 though. I had this great plan to take 2 months off before university however my Dad was not impressed and made my life hell until I found a job pumping gas.
I would like my daughter to have a job as soon as possible however the law here states you cannot work at a proper job until 14 years 9 months. Before then I will be encouraging her to do things like yard word and babysitting to make some cash. I would like her to learn the value of money and develop a work ethic however my real reason is that she is freaking expensive and needs to start contributing.