@nicholefrank, I babysat since 14. I took babysitters course and it was neighbors kids while my parents were home incase I needed someone.

but I mean 16yr Olds can learn cpr and first aid so i don't see why it would be an issue. I was a certified emergency medical technician at 16. but to each their own as far as who watches their kids. if they are responsible maybe try teaching them responsibility by leaving baby with them while u shower quick or make dinner etc...

@mommabear3cubs, @nicholefrank they aren't responsible...I wouldn't have someone I didn't know babysit...it was just something he had said this morning that I thought was ridiculous...😬

I was babysitting at 16. why not have people you know baby sit instead of someone you don't.

if they are responsible why not?