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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you hired a high schooler (14-18) to babysit your elementary school-aged children (K-5th) for an evening, what would you expect from the sitter? Let’s say the evening was from 6pm-9:30/10pm. What would it look like? [/quote] Mom of high schoolers here. You have to understand that high schoolers are trying their best, but if you don’t want them on their phone or you expect them to put dishes in the dishwasher, you should probably tell them so everyone is clear. If you want all toys put away before bed, tell them. Some elementary kids are pretty independent with getting ready for bed and others need more support to stay on task. Tell them timing and the normal routine. Don’t assume they know your 6 year old needs to be reminded to use the toilet one last time, for example. Teens are used to people (parents, teachers) telling them what to do all day and they’re pretty receptive to instructions. [/quote]
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