#babysitting

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Bored Panda
1 month ago
Parenting

Couple Book Thailand Holiday, Choose Not To Take Their 5 Kids, Instead Expect Cousin To Babysit

Entitled parents expect others to take care of their children without permission or consideration.
Working from home doesn't mean one can take on the responsibility of babysitting children at any time. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Parenting

Whatever Happened to Teen Babysitters?

Babysitting was once a rite of passage and a common teenage job.
The teen babysitter has largely disappeared due to changing societal norms. [ more ]
TODAY.com
2 months ago
Parenting

Woman is 'shocked' to learn some people pay relatives to babysit: 'Absurd'

Babysitting family members for free is seen as normal by some but shocking by others.
Some individuals advocate for compensating teens for babysitting to prevent parentification. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Parenting

meet iruyo, nissan's furry robots that babysit and play with children while the parents drive

Nissan and Akachan Honpo have developed a pair of smart robots called Iruyo to babysit children while parents are driving.
The robots use sensing technology to monitor both the children and the parents, and can play games, sing songs, and comfort the children. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Career

Help! I Agreed to Babysit My Stepdaughter's Newborn. Then I Received Her List of Demands.

Setting clear communication boundaries with stepdaughter is important for successful babysitting arrangement.
Expressing concerns and discussing expectations upfront can help avoid conflicts and misunderstandings. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Dear Abby: My son wants me to stay home with their baby, but I have a job I like

Grandma-to-be in Florida doesn't want to be the full-time babysitter for her son's child.
The wife in Washington is upset that her husband looks at pornography and it affects their sex life. [ more ]
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