At what age can your older kid start babysitting your younger one?

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At what age can your older kid start babysitting your younger one?
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with my husband was just wrapping up when our 11-year-old daughter called, near tears. “Bennett just threw Cheerios at me and he’s not listening and I don’t know what to do!” Avery wailed. Her frustration was understandable: It was her first time babysitting her little bro.

So how do you know if your older kid is ready? Put simply, experts say you should expect the same maturity and qualifications from your child as you would a hired sitter; otherwise, she’s not ready to be in charge. Next, sign your kid up for a babysitting and a home-alone course. These classes cover being at home without adults and the responsibilities involved in looking after younger kids, fromFinally, role-play situations that might arise. “There are some things you need to go through,” says Gail Bell, co-founder of Parenting Power, a parent education resource company. “What if the fire alarm goes off? What if your brother throws up?” She suggests writing down the rules, if it helps.

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