Should i get a new babysitter?
Answer:
You can find someone more appropriate.
You can post an ad for a babysitter (for FREE) at www.craigslist.org. Craigslist is available for main cities in every state. So, find your location first, then post your ad. It's extremely popular - gets more traffic than the local paper!
Of course, screen your potential babysitters as you normally would.
pass on that offer
defibately yes
Do you trust the friend? If so try it. If not look elsewhere.
I babysit...
If you live in Las Vegas Nv i will be glad to help.
I'm sorry to say but I wouldn't trust some one with a drinking problem around my kid alone who knows what could happen or the kid could get into
Never risk putting your child(ren) in a dangerous situation. There is always another option. Any relatives, or if you go to a social services office, if you are under their income guidelines, they offer childcare assistance. You can choose the childcare, ang they pay for it.
Be careful. Don't risk your child's safety and life to save money.
THEIR IS NO POSSIBLE EXCUSE BIG ENOUGH FOR YOU TO LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN WITH A DRUNK!! Please talk to your children's doctors office...they can refer you to affordable child care locations as well as information on Government Assistance for childcare. I would rather take my child to the "ghetto daycare" (no offense to anyone) then leave her with an alcoholic.
do you care for your child? if you do you should look for another sitter and tell your friend sorry. but if you know your friend real good and trust her is your option. be careful on ehat you decide
definitely don't leave your child with someone with a drinking problem
Well, if the drinking problem doesn't get into the way of your children's safety or other concern you might have then it sure wouldn't be a bad idea to get her since you can afford it! To determine this, you should probably try her out ofr a week or so- and see how its going.
Do you watch the news? Someone should call Children's Services on YOU for even THINKING ABOUT letting this person watch YOUR CHILD!
I can tell you are in a bind. But there is no way you can go along with this.
You need to find another babysitter, your child's safety is priority.
tell her no thank you. YOu ned to put your child;s saftey first.
A lot of states have programs for working parents and parents going to school for day care help. If you can get on to one of these programs they pay 90% of the baby sitter expense.
Contact your local umemplyment offic or social services for more infromation.
That is the first red flag there she has a drinking problem and since you had to post this question it shows your obvious doubt in this person .
Are you sure you have thought about everyone? maybe the school has a daycare center that you dont know about or can give you a list of day care centers ..
I think you should, maybe you could find a teenager that can work after school that will work for a low amount of money, if your friend has a drinking problem, then she probably isn't the best person to be responsible for for your child, she could be a bad influence, or what if she shows up drunk one day or gets drunk while babysitting, I wouldn't take the risk if I were you
How could you ever consider leaving your precious child with someone you know who might not be capable of watching your child.
There are many organizations that will watch you child while you go to work or school. Their fees are on a sliding scale depending upon what you earn and what you can afford.
I urge you to seek the help of social services in your area or your minister or doctor. These people can put you in touch with a reliable baby sitter.
it depends on her attitude and that drinkin problem.
ask the child questions
a new babysitter, just put an ad in the local papers and u will
get lots of nanny good babysitter calls
make sure they have good references.
I wouldn't want anybody that drinks taking care of my child.
Does she drink when she is supposed to be caring for your children? If so look into daycare and subsidy programs to help with it. Some schools offer daycare and financing. Never leave your children with someone who is drinking, thats just asking for trouble. There is NO reason she has to drink around your kids or even be hungover around them, that is what weekends and time-off is for. Those are your babies Momma, get it right you have only one chance to.
I'm sure if you look around you can find a better sitter. A drunk is not a person that should be looking after a child. They can barely look after themselves!!
Don't be worried about hurting her feelings, either. Your child comes before her ego.
Don't leave your child with someone that has a drinking problem! They can't be responsible for them self, how can you expect them to be responsible for a child!!
How bad is this drinking problem? I know many teachers, daycare workers, and others who work with children--many can't wait until they can grab a drink to relax. Many go out and get sloppy a few nights a week...but when they are at work or around children, they are responsible and trustworthy. If your friend is this sort of person--it should be fine. If your friend is a bit irresponsible, you may have to find someone else.
Can you go through Human Services to get assistance with daycare? Some states have help like that.
If this is the only child care method you have, then insist that there is, in no uncertain terms, to be any drinking done around your child. Also, don't keep alcohol in your home, or lock it up before she comes over. Finding a babysitter is tough these days. IF she is a good friend, she will understand that you want a sober person watching your child.
Just because she has a drinking problem, it doesn't mean that she's going to drink when she is with your child. Just politely ask her not to drink before taking care of your child. She can drink all she wants afterwards, just not before or during the time she's with your child. It doesn't make her a bad person just because she drinks. If you really need the help and she's affordable for you, I say go ahead with it.
Some people use the "3 strikes and you're out" rule. In this case, I would use the "1 strike and you're out" rule.
I would set rules:
- NO drinking before or during the babysitting session, at your home or hers.
- NO talking about her adventures / problem in front of your child.
- NO exceptions.
If she can live with those boundaries, and you trust her otherwise, then I don't see an issue. Some people are much more responsible when they're in a situation where they need to be than they are with the rest of their life...
Don't risk the safety and health of your child. Find help elsewhere. Your friends drinking problem should be your first reason to tell her "No thank you". Maybe check with local churches for after school programs or a boys and girls club. There are alternatives to a situation like this. Think of your childs safety and well being when you look for baby sitter.
I personally think if someone drinks every day, they have a problem. Does she drink 1 beer or 2 beer a day, or does she get drunk, a very big difference. Does she have people come to visit her?
Consider these things, and remember, when people drink, they are impaired, not thinking clearly..perhaps she has had to much to drink and one of her friends come over,,,,she doesn't have any idea, but the guy/gal is a child molester,or abuser she has to much to drink..what do you think you would be setting your child up for?
i'm sure her intentions are sincere but you shouldn't endanger ur child like that. and tell her to go to A.A. it might help her
Yes!!!!Definitely if she has a drinking problem something could happen to your baby while you are at work or at school.Even if she meant for it or not! I would check into some good childcare places.What about your parents?Grandparents?The baby's father?Anywhere except a persons place who drinks alot.Respect yourself and do the right thing for you and your little one!
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