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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

I think what parents do matters here—I'm her aunt, so I’m close enough to have some insight into her situation.

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.

I asked because I didnt know whether parents of 5 year olds sleep while their child is awake. What age is that okay?

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.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

I think what parents do matters here—I'm her aunt, so I’m close enough to have some insight into her situation.

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.

I asked because I didnt know whether parents of 5 year olds sleep while their child is awake. What age is that okay?

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

I think what parents do matters here—I'm her aunt, so I’m close enough to have some insight into her situation.

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.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

I think what parents do matters here—I'm her aunt, so I’m close enough to have some insight into her situation.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

Only you can decide. Imagine the permanent fracture in your family you would create if you slept while she had an serious accident.

But you should be able to tell your aunt and uncle that you are a busy high schooler and cannot watch her anymore.

She would not get into anything or leave the house, she’s a smart 5 year old, and listens well, but I won’t do it.

She’s my siblings child, not an aunt/uncle.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

Only you can decide. Imagine the permanent fracture in your family you would create if you slept while she had an serious accident.

But you should be able to tell your aunt and uncle that you are a busy high schooler and cannot watch her anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:If you have a 5-year-old, do you ever sleep while watching them, or at this age is that considered unacceptable?

I’m a high school student who watches a 5 year old girl twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for three hours. I get 5–6 hours of sleep most nights, and feel really tired, and think 20–30 minute nap would really help me, get through the rest of the day, but I’m not sure if that’s okay while with a 5 year old.

Would it be acceptable at this age if the child is in the same room, watching a show or playing with toys, or is that generally considered unsafe or inappropriate?

What hours are you watching her? A five year old should be in bed by 8 pm. So if you watch her from.3 pm to 6 pm, how does this interfere with your sleep? If you are watching her from m 8 pm to 11 pm then you should quit

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Anonymous wrote:If you have a 5-year-old, do you ever sleep while watching them, or at this age is that considered unacceptable?

I’m a high school student who watches a 5 year old girl twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for three hours. I get 5–6 hours of sleep most nights, and feel really tired, and think 20–30 minute nap would really help me, get through the rest of the day, but I’m not sure if that’s okay while with a 5 year old.

Would it be acceptable at this age if the child is in the same room, watching a show or playing with toys, or is that generally considered unsafe or inappropriate?

What hours are you watching her? A five year old should be in bed by 8 pm. So if you watch her from.3 pm to 6 pm, how does this interfere with your sleep? If you are watching her from m 8 pm to 11 pm then you should quit

Anonymous wrote:Only acceptable if you are watching them for free. Otherwise a big no no.

Anonymous wrote:If you have a 5-year-old, do you ever sleep while watching them, or at this age is that considered unacceptable?

I’m a high school student who watches a 5 year old girl twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for three hours. I get 5–6 hours of sleep most nights, and feel really tired, and think 20–30 minute nap would really help me, get through the rest of the day, but I’m not sure if that’s okay while with a 5 year old.

Would it be acceptable at this age if the child is in the same room, watching a show or playing with toys, or is that generally considered unsafe or inappropriate?