How much do I pay my babysitter?

joshieg3011

As usual, people have been jumping to their own conclusions regarding the OP's original question. The OP was not asking to be judged but of course this has happened.

Being a foster carer must be one of the hardest jobs in the world and the OP must take credit for asking a friend's daughter to babysit, rather than having a complete stranger come in - obviously thinking of the children as their own.

Please think about the original question before responding in such a rude way and judging someone before knowing any facts whatsoever - no wonder people are put off posting anything.

Indie_Kid

Some of it might depend on what she's expected to do?

gingernutbizkit

Thank you. It's nice to hear some more positive responses especially as I was finding it so hard to leave the boys anyway!

Ging x

freebiequennie

I run a babysitting course for 13-17yrs olds and we say from £2.50 an hr for the 13yr olds upto £4/£5 an hr for the 17yr olds this is on completion of the course and dependant on previous experience etc.

I also babysit as a qualified childrens nurse with a huge range of experience I charge £12 an hr.

I guess for a 19yr old around £5 an hr would be fine maybe set a min of £15 per time just to make it worth her while.

INT1

35/40 pounds for that sort of time.

feelinggood_2

sh1305 has a good point - will she be require to do anything more than with 'normal' children that age?

Baileys_Babe

I think this will have benefits for all parties. You and your wife will get some time to yourselves in the future, the children are looked after in their home by somebody the know, the 19 year old will gain life experience and earn some cash.

If the first time works out try and arrange the 2nd occassion so you all have something in the future to look forward to.

Ivrytwr3

Sorry if my post came over as 'judgemental'. It didn't mean to be. The 'she may as well be a mum herself' was a tongue in cheek comment. When you say babysit to people, a lot think a few hours while mum and dad go out shopping/evening etc, not for the hours you mentioned; that is not babysitting.

I hope it works out for you.

-MRS_T-

gingernutbizkit wrote: »

The situation has been agreed with my fostering agency and the local authority management. It follows all rules and regulations.

I wish I had never posted.

Im not surprised you wish you had never posted. Some people are always so judgemental at times tbh.

Never mind any horrible comments you sound like a lovely caring person and I am sure whatever you do will be ok.

It takes a very warm and caring person to be a foster carer.

I hope your course goes well and when the time comes you have some nice free time to yourselves.

elliebobs

feelinggood wrote: »

sh1305 has a good point - will she be require to do anything more than with 'normal' children that age?

:eek: some people! I's assuming/hoping that it was just a poor turn of phrase on your part.

The OP has already made it clear that it is a friend of the family and so therefore obviously this friend alreadys knows the children and the needs that they have and is willing to babysit to help out the OP regardless.

The OP deserves a break and shouldn't be made to feel guilty; all she asked for an idea of costings and not yours or anyone elses personal judgement on whether she is right or wrong.

Good luck OP; it sounds like you have your families best interests at heart.