Originally Posted by
Karamarie
I came from a family of 7 siblings. I was the oldest girl and when a new little one came along, I just naturally helped with them. I wasn't paid to do it, it was just the thing I did. When I had my own kiddos, I new how to diaper, etc. because of what I learned growing up.
Things have sure changed.
No pay here either when helping with, or babysitting baby siblings, but mom made up for it in little ways which proved to be big ways all-in-all.
A suprise gift every now and then, a little spending money when I was short, etc, etc.
I landed many-a babysitting job in and around the neighbourhood, courtesy of word getting around that I was the oldest and helped with baby siblings. Word of mouth was a powerful thing back then, didn't take long for moms I babysat for to pass onto mothers they knew, how reliable and experienced I was as a babysitter.