Quiz - GirlsLife

One of the kids you’re babysitting falls and scrapes up his knee. You…

a. Disinfect and bandage it. When the parents come home, you'll explain the situation.

b. Put him on the couch until he stops crying. He’ll be fine.

c. Put a Band-Aid on it and keep on playin!

d. Have no clue what to do! Doctor’s office here we come.

The little boy won’t stop whining until you give him another brownie. You…

a. Put him in his room until he stops crying. No more brownies tonight.

b. Compromise—he can have half a brownie if he goes to bed a half hour earlier.

c. No is no. Take his mind off of it with a super fun game.

d. What’s one more brownie? In fact, give him two just to keep him quiet for the rest of the night.

The parents requested that the kids get in some homework time. You tell them…

a. At least 1 hour of timed homework. If they finish early they can read a book or watch a parent-approved cartoon.

b. If they’re good you won’t make them do any homework. You want to be their favorite babysitter.

c. Finish your homework and then we can play!

d. Oops…did the parents say that? Oh well, next time!

4	It’s game time! a. You’re babysitting, you choose the game. b. Let’s play house—always a classic. c. Sure kids, you can wrap me up in blankets! Anythin’ you want to do is cool. d. Outside it is…gotta tire ‘em out.

5	Parents say lights out at 8 o’clock sharp. You… a. Get the kids in bed by 7:45. They need to be fast asleep by 8. b. Let the kids stay up until 8:30—they’ve been so good! c. 8 o’clock means 8 o’clock! d. 10 is fine, the parents will never know…they won’t be home until 12.

The kids are in bed sound asleep. You…

a. Tidy up around the house—I might as well clean up a little

b. Invite my BF over. I haven’t seen him in a week!

c. TV time! Finally some time to catch up on all my favorite shows

d. Make a feast! The parents said I could eat whatever, so I’m cookin’ away!

7	The baby’s bedtime was an hour ago and he won’t stop crying. You… a. Go to his room and sing a lullaby until he’s fast asleep again. b. Let him be. He’ll stop eventually. c. Give him some milk and hope he’ll fall back asleep! d. Call the parents. You can’t handle this.

The parents come home and ask you what your rate is. You…

a. Give them your normal rate, which you’ve checked against other local babysitters,

b. Suggest about $12 an hour but let them know you’re flexible.

c. No need for money! Playing with the kids was a treat in itself.

d. Shyly shrug and accept whatever they hand ya.

Quiz - What type of babysitter are you?