Teen babysitters provide a lot more than inexpensive childcare for my kids
Neighborhood teens offer flexible, affordable childcare that helps me fill the gaps in my family.The teens I employ have become role models for my kids and provide a sense of community.I have a roster of teens with different abilities that I call on for a variety of childcare tasks.I joke that most of the neighborhood's teenagers are on my payroll, but it's almost true. I've gotten referrals from friends, approached them on the street, and asked teachers at the school for names of responsible students.In a family with two working parents, we need support.
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Neighborhood teens offer flexible, affordable childcare that helps me fill the gaps in my family.The teens I employ have become role models for my kids and provide a sense of community.I have a roster of teens with different abilities that I call on for a variety of childcare tasks.I joke that most of the neighborhood's teenagers are on my payroll, but it's almost true. I've gotten referrals from friends, approached them on the street, and asked teachers at the school for names of responsible students.In a family with two working parents, we need support. I'm self-employed, so my childcare needs are less traditional than the daycare we had when they were younger. Local teens and young adults are available, flexible, keen for cash, and more affordable than traditional childcare options.
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- Neighborhood teens offer flexible, affordable childcare that helps me fill the gaps in my family.The teens I employ have become role models for my kids and provide a sense of community.I have a roster of teens with different abilities that I call on for a variety of childcare tasks.I joke that most of the neighborhood's teenagers are on my payroll, but it's almost true. I've gotten referrals from friends, approached them on the street, and asked teachers at the school for names of responsible students.In a family with two working parents, we need support.
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Teen babysitters provide a lot more than inexpensive childcare for my kids
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