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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  Thanks all.  Upon reading all the replies, I agree the approach of individually responding with her new rate when she's next contact by each client makes the most sense.  FWIW, I believe the minimum wage was $10 or so in VA when she began, and part of selecting that rate was my feeling that a middle schooler new to babysitting probably shouldn't be making more than an adult in a minimum wage job, potentially supporting dependents.  Of course, she probably should have updated the rates sooner, so we'll consider the input on how much her new rate should be![/quote]
Thanks for following up, OP. I also think ya'll have chosen the best tactic. Truthfully, she should consider going to $15/hr (+ extra per sibling), esp to new clients. We're MC in RVA and no one bats an eye at that price (and many, esp long time clients, even pay more...while longer, routine gigs negotiate a set fee).[/quote]

+1. My sibling in Charlotte pays $20 for 3 kids to a teen that doesn’t drive. Good luck keeping a quality sitter around NoVa if you pay less than $15. Most families pay at least that a round up, because they want to maintain access to good teen sitters. [/quote]

No need to overpay.  Most teens will take a reasonable amount. And yes, anywhere between $12-$15 is reasonable.  There isn’t some ultra high demand for 15-16 yr olds babysitters. Most people don’t use teen babysitters at all anymore.  It’s occasional and pays better than them sitting at home on scrolling their phone. [/quote]

$15 is not overpaying. A teen will only accept $12 until another family comes along willing to pay $15. My 17 year old no longer babysits because she can make $22-$24 working at a restaurant and the hours are more regular. So you have to take the 13-16 year old sitters before they move on. [/quote]

I don’t think $15 is overpaying, but $20+ absolutely is[/quote]

Please don't tell my daughter's clients that! $20 per hour is her starting rate. +$5 per hour per additional kid. She has all the work she cares to accept (in DC)[/quote]

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