The Sociological Aspects Of Babysitting

As a high school student and a three sport athlete I do not possess a lot of free time throughout the week and many times during the weekends. Since the age of fourteen I have babysat for the same three couples with children of similar ages. The children are all very active and love to be outdoors which creates an easy atmosphere for me, the babysitter. Babysitting is a very easy job to get into and is an easy piece of an employment which can secure a decent paying job for only a small amount of time. Who knew that even a job as simple as babysitting holds so many key aspects in relation to sociology? Let’s take a look. Before you agree to babysit there are several factors you should consider. There is a theoretical perspective in which society …show more content…
Babysitting is an option for parents who need their children to be taken care of while they work, have fun, or partake in activities not children oriented. Babysitting can have limitations based on to whom it may comply. Families who are looking for babysitters may not bring home enough money to pay the babysitter and still make profit to feed, clothe and shelter their family. Babysitting can be very vital in the lives of many children. It is important that children learn to function without their parents always present in their lives and guiding them in their every move. You are helping to shape the lives of young individuals by guiding their behavior and creating interactions with people they may be unfamiliar with. This can also be a very essential job for young adults and teenaged individuals because it can teach you very valuable life lessons that are hard to learn without first-hand experience. Babysitting can teach you to be a hard-worker as well as help you create a strong work ethic which you can use in future places of employment. You can gain a lot of experience working with individuals especially if you plan to do so after graduation or in the future. This can also be a large amount of pride you gain from being away from your parents and making money based on the hard work and …show more content…
In the case of babysitting parents are always looking for new babysitters but the number of willing individuals is rather small. Typically people of the lower economic class are unable to afford or hire a babysitter because of the price needed for such a small amount of time. This job is rather gender specific, females are typically found babysitting. Children find females to be more easy to warm up to because they share the same features and have the mother-like instincts they are used to. In the case of babysitting there are several internal conflicts to consider while on the job. As the babysitter you must be decisive when it comes to punishing the children, when are you crossing the line from parents to babysitter? What would the parent expect you to do in the situation as well as how the children might react to the punishment you are given? The parents that are hiring the babysitter must fight internal conflicts as well. They must have background knowledge of the individual as well as any experience and special training they have received. Parents must consider all aspects of their child(ren) in order to ensure the employee is suitable and will be well liked. Wage and means of transportation are also large factors that need to be in