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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow I just re-read the 1st post and it looks like OP is really asking about the going rate for a Mother's helper which is DEFINITELY less than the going rate for babysitting. OP would be there. [b]It's an easy job[/b]-just play with the kids and if an emergency happens-mom is right there.

The going rate for a mother's helper varies by age and even middle schoolers are hired for this. I have heard of people paying 5-8-have rarely heard more than that. I agree it would only be worth it if the person lived in the neighborhood, which is what I assumed. We have only used sitters who could walk to our home.[/quote]

Got to disagree with the bolded.  Watching kids when their parents are there is way more taxing because it's confusing to children who is in charge, and you're generally asked to do things like keep kids contained and away from their parents.

I do think that if you're having a much younger kid (elem or middle) you can pay less, but if you're hiring a high school or college age sitter the hours will be the same whether you're there or not.  [/quote]

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