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My mom says I shouldn’t my dad doesn’t care much either way

I’m gonna be totally honest, when I babysit I let the parents decide how much money I get, and I don’t really have a set price. But I mean, for 4 kids, then I think you should charge higher. 17 an hour isn’t really that much, but at the same time, it’s up to you. If you’re happy with the price you’re paid, than I think that’s just fine

@Camilla I usually do the same and just say “whatever you normally charge should be fine” but I feel like 4 kids is a lot for just $17 since they can be a lot in general too and I babysit another family of 4 with two sets of twins and get $30 which is why I’m on the fence about it all

hiw long are u usually babysitting them for?

uh i think 17 is a little low for 4 children 😭 but idk how you can ask for a higher pay w/out sounding making it sound rude

Hmmm yeah, that’s quite the dilemma😥
I’m not really sure, I mostly babysit because I just love to be around kids, but the money is an added bonus (plus, I can then buy BOOKS)
Butttt I mean, I think maybe you should charge higher considering everything that goes into it

@gastrointestinalissues usually 3 1/2-6 hours

@Yuanfen my dad said I could say my rate has changed the next time they ask me to babysit
But idk if that’s ok to say either…

@Camilla yea little kids can be the best and most unfiltered people ever 😂

Yes indeed, it’s kind of refreshing sometimes😅
Yeah, I wouldn’t know how to say that either, I’d just be too scared🙈

@Camilla yea my anxiety doesn’t help the situation either 😂

I completely feel that, don’t worry, I getchu🥹✌🏻

I feel if it’s 3-4 kids for more than an hour you should definitely ask for a higher price

@camilla twinsss 🥹

@Lexi yea that’s what I’m leaning towards now

Depends on the age, the younger, the higher. Also, the more kids, the higher.

clem 💗🧚‍♀️🍜 {fotze4life} wrote: "Depends on the age, the younger, the higher. Also, the more kids, the higher."

They are between 3-11 and 4 kids youngest is a little girl the rest are boys (so they fight a lot...)

Hmm. That sounds like a lot of work. Do you think the family can definitely afford to pay you more? I have two families and one of my families only has 2 kids but I charge them a lot less than my other family bc they don’t make very much. If you think they can, I would just be pretty upfront about it. I know it’s awkward, but I think it’s totally reasonable to ask for a bit more :)

I meant 4 kids but you get the gist lol

I usually let the parents choose, but at least 10$ per kids per hour is normal for me. So for four kids, I’d get 40$ per hour

@Samantha that is something important to consider thank you for mentioning that!

I charge 15 per hour, but when I have more than one kid for several hours i'll shave a bit off the total price. I.e $15 per kid for two kids so that's $30 and hour and then if i'm baby sitting for four hours then the price would be $120 and i'll give them a "discount" so I charge around $90

Also my personal rule of thumb is that I charge a bit more for an infant, and the more years of experience I have the more I charge, especially for inflation (gas) and getting certifications for the job

@Agnes I am cpr and first aid certified but what about for 4 kids? That’s 45$ and the only people that pay me $30 an hour have 2 sets of of twins ages 2 and 5 so idk if that’d match because these kids are easier then those

How long are you babysitting for?
And i'd charge 40$ an hour for four children and with your certifications imo

It depends for this one 3 1/2 hrs but normally overall 3-6+ hours

So that would be $140...if you think they would think that's too much you could bring it down to $100, that's more than reasonable

4 kids is a lot to handle for just $17. That’s not even $5 for 1 kid

I think it depends on how much trouble they are. Me and my sister babysit occasionally and sometimes they're a legit nightmare, but I don't think we get more than $10 a time. Unless you're on your feet all the time, running around, and being emotionally, physically, and mentally drained when you're done babysitting them, I think that's a good rate :).

Nejla wrote: "4 kids is a lot to handle for just $17. That’s not even $5 for 1 kid"

yea...

𝔸𝕘𝕟𝕖𝕤 wrote: "So that would be $140...if you think they would think that's too much you could bring it down to $100, that's more than reasonable"

Thxs so much for the help I'll definitely be thinking on this more!

✞ Lucy ✞ (a november to remember) wrote: "I think it depends on how much trouble they are. Me and my sister babysit occasionally and sometimes they're a legit nightmare, but I don't think we get more than $10 a time. Unless you're on your ..."

I usually am tho it can take a lot out of me to babysit sometime because the kids can be nightmares (not necessarily these kids all the time but in general)

♡Molly♡ wrote: "✞ Lucy ✞ (a november to remember) wrote: "I think it depends on how much trouble they are. Me and my sister babysit occasionally and sometimes they're a legit nightmare, but I don't think we get mo..."

Then I think it's definitely reasonable to ask for a higher payment!