babysitting siblings

tina-joan | 13:03 Wed 20th Aug 2008 | Law

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would it be legal to allow my mature 14 year old son to look after his sister in our home whilst I am at work in the evening. 5 till 11.

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pink-kittens

Perfectly legal - there is no specific law about how old a baby sitter needs to be
However, I would be worried about leaving a 14 year old home with his sister (who is how old?) until 11pm at night. Is there a neighbour who could at least keep an ear out for them?

tina-joan

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My daughter is 10. My place of work is only 5 minutes walk and I have a neighbour whom is a friend that is on call to them untill I return.They only have to call.

Ethel

No problem at all

tina-joan

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Thankyou for your help and advise it has made me feel easier. It is a one off situation as i will only leave my children with their father as a rule as only normally work week end but unfortunately he is working away this week. Thankyou again.

pink-kittens

Then I see no reason why he cannot babysit for you - from your OP I thought it would be a long term thing not just a one off

Make sure you pay him :)

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