The Three Types of Kids to Babysit

In my experiences, I've decided that there are three types of kids that you have the possibility of coming upon while babysitting.

First, the kids that want absolutely nothing to do with you. They go on about their business as if they were home alone and completely ignore you. This is nice if you are babysitting for a short amount of time or you don't need them. This is bad if you are babysitting for a very long time and you have nothing to do to fill in the time. They are usually the kids that cry when their parents or former supervisor leaves and end up getting into a lot of trouble for doing things you told them not to do. This is a good group of kids for you if you if you have things to entertain yourself with.

Second, the kids that want EVERYTHING to do with you. You can't get them off of your leg for the life of you. This is nice occasionaly, on a good day. This is bad if you really hate babysitting. They are usually the kids that make a lot of messes and don't like to sit and watch movies. They make a lot of noise and like you to do everything with them. However, they usually tire out after a while and take a nap. That's always a good thing. This is a good group of kids for you if you really enjoy being with kids.

Third, my personal favorite, the kids right in between. They like you a lot and don't mind their parents leaving. It's as if their friend is over playing with them. They hardly notice their parents are gone. They don't mind sitting to watch a movie while you go on about doing your own personal things. They usually listen to you when you say to quiet down. This is a good group of kids for you if you are just looking for a way to earn money and do it in a nicely spent way.

A perfect example to me of the third group, is the Bacio girls. I happen to be with them right now. Julia is sleeping, Talia is playing with toys and singing, and Lucia is watching Shrek. Throughout the time I'm with them, they like me to interact with them, but they don't mind it when I get on the computer or want to clean or something. I like to be with these girls, because I feel like it's a good way to practice bring a mother and to earn the money I need.

Being able to interact with these three different groups of kids is a perfect way to determine your mothering style to me. You decide how to deal and interact with each group, and you will already know how to understand your children because each one could be from a different group.

I'll be here at Jill's house watching these girls until abour 5 or 6. We'll have lots of fun. When Julia wakes up I will take them to the park. After that I will probably quiet them all down and make them a snack and clean the kitchen again.