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04-29-2012, 10:35 PM | #1 |
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Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
As a mother's helper? And if so, what would your expectations be?
My friend's DD will be 12 in May(or June) and is great with Sammy. He adores her. So i thought i would hire her for a few hours a week so i could get some packing/unpacking done this summer. So, how does it work, anyway? I've never hired a mothers helper. And how much should i pay her? |
04-29-2012, 10:45 PM | #2 |
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My baby sister has been babysitting for us since she was 11 and I have junior high youth babysit often, so I'd totally hire a 12yo as a mother's helper. I've never had a mother's helper, though, so I'm not much use for the rest.
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04-30-2012, 05:43 AM | #3 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
I was a mother's helper when I turned 13. I would hire a responsible, mature 12 yo I knew well.
I have a newly 15 yo who comes over to be my mother's helper for a few hours each week, she's been coming for a year and half. She basically just plays with G in one room while I'm in another actually accomplishing something. With a 12 yo I might not let them play in the front yard but anywhere in the house would be fine. I still change a diaper, get snacks, etc for G when he needs them. I pay her $5/hour and it's the best money I spend
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04-30-2012, 05:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
My 13 yo started as a mother's helper at 11. She was paid 10 a day (3-4 hours)
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04-30-2012, 05:50 AM | #5 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
I have hired a 12yo as a mother's helper (she may even have still been 11), and it was great. We paid $5/hour. My expectation was simply that she played with the kids, and she gave them simple snacks as well. I would expect that any discipline issues be brought to me.
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04-30-2012, 05:55 AM | #6 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
idk. lol. at 11 i started working as a mothers helper and babysat a bunch of kids during a moms bible study, with one other girl (had abt 6-8 kids), basically we played with them for 2hrs so the moms could have peace and quiet 2 doors down - at that age i'd expect her to be able to keep the boys occupied for 2hrs, with popping in for help as needed to solve problems, and feed a simple snack that you have prepared or available (ie, handful animal crackers, or cut fruit).
AFA $ i know it varies from area to area, i made ~2.50/hr as a mothers helper. (varied a bit sometimes. all the moms chipped in so if there were less kids we got less money lol)
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04-30-2012, 06:08 AM | #7 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
I would. I'm actually looking for a mothers helper around that age right now. It's kinda perfect because they don't have the expectation of a high hourly rate T that age. In fact, the two 12 yr old girls I hired in the past wouldn't take 5/hr and neither would their mothers. They would give me half the money back.
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04-30-2012, 06:13 AM | #8 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
I have. I paid her $5 plus whatever food she wanted.
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04-30-2012, 06:30 AM | #9 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
Oh yes if it is someone who loves playing with kids like that.My dd started being a MH when she ws 10 and is now 13 and is starting to lose interest.still loves kids and babies but has other things going on. she has been paid 5.00/hr by one mom and anothr she had a trade - mom was a jewelry makr and would let her choose a pair of earrings for so many hrs of MHing
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04-30-2012, 06:12 AM | #10 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
Yep, what the other mamas said.
I have hired 11 and 12 year olds as mother's helpers before. I usually paid $5 an hour and just have them play with the kid(s). I will change diapers, get snacks, deal with the potty, etc. It is a huge help. (Now I pay ds to do it )
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05-09-2012, 06:47 PM | #11 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
Only if they were a mature, responsible 12. Some 12 year olds still need looking after themselves.
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05-09-2012, 07:11 PM | #12 |
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Re: Would you hire a newly-12 yr old.
Yes, absolutely. Most girls that age are absolutely wonderful with little ones, IME. I LOVED looking after children when I was 12. As long as I was going to be around, I'd be fine with it.
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