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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.