Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 14:14     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
I'd be fine with this and probably feel more comfortable with the sitter saying at our house vs. taking DD to hers. It's good that her parents are just two doors down, too.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 14:07     Subject: Re:Is 18 old enough?
moved not loved
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 14:07     Subject: Re:Is 18 old enough?
I think its fine. I loved here from England when I was 18 and worked as an au pair.

You should pay hourly until 11pm and then again around 7am or when kid wakes up. $50-$100 flat rate for the overnight part.
Also leave money for activities if she is there a full day.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:47     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
IMO a 2 night staycation is too long for an 18YO sitter.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:42     Subject: Re:Is 18 old enough?
OP here. Also, how much do you pay for overnight?
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:37     Subject: Re:Is 18 old enough?
We will be in town. The original plan was for a two night staycation. I guess I could cancel some things and switch to one night. The babysitter has always been responsible and mature. She's been watching DD for 3 years.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:35     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
Go with your gut, but I think it’s fine. My college age daughter has babysat overnight quite a few times.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:30     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
I think for one night if her parents are around for backup and she’s experienced. I wouldn’t feel comfortable with more than a night.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:29     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
How far away will you be?
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:28     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
I would not be comfortable leaving our 5 year old overnight with someone who is 18. YMMV.

I’d probably try to push the hotel reservations to a day when grandma was available.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:23     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
It totally depends on the girl. If she took up partying in college - no. If she's a generally trustworthy young adult then - yes.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:21     Subject: Re:Is 18 old enough?
DD is 4.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:14     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
Depends on the girl.
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:14     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
How old is DD?
Anonymous
Post 07/21/2019 13:12     Subject: Is 18 old enough?
My mom was supposed to keep DD next weekend overnight for our anniversary and had to cancel. Our teen babysitter is back from her first year of college. Typically she watches DD for date nights. Do you think she's old enough to ask for a weekend? She's staying with her parents. So DD could stay there if parents approved or DD and sitter could stay alone at our house. Babysitter lives a few doors down from us.