You're the Boss:A Guide to Leadership
The Business of Babysitting
Safe and Sound on the Job
100

Role modeling, respect, communication, motivation, taking action, or decision-making.

What is one example of a leadership skill?

100

When?

How many?

For Whom? 

Where?

Things you should discuss with parents before you babysit.

100

Keep Children safe

As a babysitter, your most important responsibily.
200

Setting the example for others to follow.

What is role Modeling?

200

Networking with other babysitters

Ask your parents for permission to give out resume and or business cards

What are safe ways to find babysitting jobs? (one)

200

Answers may vary...

Must come from pg 33 in the ARC handbook.

What are two way to keep yourself healthy and safe while  babysitting?

300

An activity used to practice leadership skills.

What was the purpose of desert island?

300

Talk to other babysitters in the area

Ask your parents

Negotiate your rate

How do you figue out how much to charge?

300

Ask they parents if they would like for you to use it.

Have them demonstrate how to turn it off and on.

What to do if the parents have a electronic security system? (one)

400

F-igure out the problem

I-dentify possible soulutions

N-ames pros and cons for each solution

D-ecide which solution is best, then act on it

What is the F.I.N.D. Decision Making Model?

400

Following household rules

Acting in a professional manner

Two (2) ways you show families that you take your job seriously.  

400

An actiity we did in the course where students had to identify the safety-related problems in the 8 areas of the home.

What is Hazard Hunt?
500

Unexplained bruises, low self-esteem, excessive crying, fear of physical contact, unkept clothing and appearance.  

What are 3 indications of child abuse and/or neglect?

500

Call your parents.

What is the most important thing you should do when leaving a babysitting job?

500

Answers may vary (pgs 47-48 in ARC handbook)

To prevent poisiong?(5)