7 Things You Know When You're A Babysitter
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7 Things You Know When You're A Babysitter

Being a babysitter is a blessing and curse all at the same time. You love the kids but sometimes you realize why you don't want kids.

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7 Things You Know When You're A Babysitter

Being a babysitter is one of those things that make you stay in your childhood a little bit longer than expected. You learn that if you’re a child, things will be way more fun. Here are some things that you know all too well if you’re a babysitter.

1. You reminisce on your childhood.

The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Finding Nemo are the movies that all little kids love and you grew up on. You now get to watch them without being judged or feeling like a child. You always get to watch these weird movies and shows that they now have out these days.

2. You never starve.

Food at the babysitter's house is way more fun than at your own house. Pizza rolls, 'Uncrustables,' gummies, cookies, and who knows that else they have in that pantry. It’s like you hit a gold mine or something. You always know never to eat before you babysit because you'll be well fed later on.

3. You learn your crafty side.

No kids want to just sit and watch tv the whole entire time you're babysitting them. Pinterest becomes your best friend with finding fun arts and crafts. It may be something as easy as painting a plate and turning it into an elephant or it might get even more complex and you play Twister with colored shaving cream. You never knew you had a creative side until you started babysitting.

4. You utilize nap time.

Nap time is one of those things that make the whole day seem worth it. No, you don’t sit and watch your favorite show because they kids have hogged the TV, you take a nap as well. These kids have probably been up since 7am and you’re not even used to waking up that early. So, you love love nap time. Everyone benefits.

5. You’re not broke.

Parents pay crazy amounts for watching their kids. Getting paid $10-$15 an hour seems like heaven when you’re only making crafts and watching TV. You don’t get taxes taken out either. You most of the time have a guaranteed job, people will always want you to watch their children. So... the more the merrier.

6. It’s the best birth control.

Sometimes you wonder where these kids come from. They are sweet little angels but then when the parents leave they are the devil reincarnated. You realize how you are NOT going to raise your kid. You also realize that you want to continue to babysit other people’s kids and not have your own.

7. You learn to be a parent person.

Parents love teenagers who love to watch their children. But there always is that certain kind of person they like. You learn what that is and you generate to that person. You learn to change your personalities to fit the parents needs.

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