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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]100% NO you are being paid to watch a child. What if the child left the house or lit a piece of paper on fire. [/quote]

I’m not getting paid—she’s my niece, which I should’ve mentioned. I asked other parents what they do with their 5-year-olds and was wondering if she’s old enough.[/quote]

Even if it's free - you are NOT a parent. Parents have way, way more information about the temperament of the child, the risks in the household, are way more attuned to the child, and in general have way more information and essentially resources that might make napping while their kid is playing a safe choice.

You are NOT a parent. What parents do is NOT relevant. A babysitter (paid or unpaid) does not nap on the job. Period. [/quote]
I think what parents do matters here—I'm her aunt, so I’m close enough to have some insight into her situation.[/quote]

If you already know the answer, why did you feel the need to ask?

Clearly you were hoping people would tell you it's okay, but it isn't. Because you are not the parent. If anything bad happened it would ruin your family relationships.[/quote] 
I asked because I didnt know whether parents of 5 year olds sleep while their child is awake. What age is that okay?[/quote]

It depends on the child, how responsible the child is to make good choices and not do anything unsafe. But 5 is too young for any child in my opinion.

You can ask the parents if it is okay with them. If you're too embarrassed to ask, then you shouldn't be doing it because you know in your heart it's not safe. [/quote]

Okay, since she’s too young now, I’ll wait until she’s older.[/quote]

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