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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree with the $10-12/hr.  That's what my girls started at a few years ago.  [/quote]

Ten years ago bread was $3.00 a loaf: today it is $6.00 a loaf
  Times and prices change.  If it's her first job then I would start her out at $15 and if you like her and she is good with children then I would increase to $17.50/hr after six months and $20/hr after a year.  This way you have a reliable babysitter for years to come and because you have been fair and generous with her, she will be loyal to you.

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Paying a 15-16 year old $20/hour seems really high to me...[/quote]

I will say it again, slowly. If you trust this person to watch your precious child, it doesn't matter if the are 15 or 50. Pay them at least $20/hr. 
As an aside, having a neighbor be really enthusiastic to sit for you and paying them well is ALL plusses. How do you not see this? They don't need rides, and their home is right there is something were to happen. You should really foster this relationship my friend. [/quote]

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