Talking to Parents and How to Approach Them About Your Charge

Talking to Parents

How to Talk to the Parents

You can talk to parents about how much they are charging you - even though it may be a bit scary! If they're paying you $3 an hour or less, talk to them about paying you more. The best time is to talk to them before they even leave, or right when you get the next request to sit. Tell them you think that $3 is too low, and you'd like to go up to $4, but say you normally accept $5 or $6. Set a limit you think is good.

Sometimes people think that the older the babysitter is the more they should be paid. This can be the case as older babysitters (16+) may have a car or a drivers license, or more experience babysitting. However, if you do an excellent job babysitting a parent's child, then they should show their gratitude by paying you what you deserve, no matter what your age is.