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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s rude. Babysitting is like a contract. Some families pay more than others. You either agree to the terms, or you don’t. End of story. [/quote]

I think it’s rude to take advantage of a teenager![/quote]

Oh please. Teens and grown adults make avg $13/hr at McDonald’s. And I guarantee it is far harder and less pleasant work than eating pizza, watching a movie, and tucking a couple kids in bed. Babysitting is probably the cushiest, easiest teen job there is [/quote]

Not in Montgomery County. Minimum wage is $15.50 for the smallest employers and most pay a bit more.

Child care is a safety issue too and that should command a fair wage. This isn't 1985.

Now that OP's daughter is turning 16, she can get many jobs that were previously off limits due to times (like no working past 9pm) by state child labor laws. She has so many more options now. If families want to keep her, they should be willing to pay competitive rates. [/quote]

That’s hilarious.  “Most” that pay more aren’t interested in hiring 15-16 yr olds. There are still inconvenient labor laws for hiring 16 yr olds as well- that many employers don’t want to deal with so they hire at 18[/quote]

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