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[quote=Anonymous]We have 2 preschoolers (a young PreK3 and older PreK4) and a toddler. We've had a hard time finding babysitters this week, as we usually rely on college students, many of whom are leaving for the break of course. The one who was planning to be here all week just called in sick. DH is recovering from a vasectomy so all the childcare duties are on me, plus I'm supposed to be working at least a few hours from home each day other than Thanksgiving. Long story short, I need help Wednesday and Friday when there's no school!

Anyway... A neighbor has shared multiple times that their twin, tween daughters babysit for a couple families in the neighborhood. I've never met them. But out of sort of desperation I reached out, and will talk to them this evening. At the very least, I think they could do art or reading with my 3 or 5 year old for 1 or 2 hours (before my very high energy kids get bored... They're used to 2-3 hours of outdoor exercise with their daddy each day after school, so indoor play time is going to be interesting).

I texted the mom, saying I was new to working with 12 year olds, and that I assume that I would need to have them nearby, like in the community room in our building (babysitters usually take them out to playgrounds/libraries since we WFH in a small space). Her response was kind of. . terse. I'm feeling a little weird about employing 12 year olds. Like, would other parents actually be okay with leaving their 3 and 5 year old with two 12 year old twins at a playground? I kind of expected her to say, "Of course," but it was more like, "just let me know the hours you need." 
I guess I should at least talk to the girls this evening.
Anyone had underage babysitters? 16 or 17 I'd probably feel more comfortable with, but... 12? What do you think? Thanks!![/quote]

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