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Even when mom and dad tell you (the babysitter) to call if you have ANY questions, try to refrain from calling unless it is absolutely necessary. Bring a pre-written list of questions or at least a notebook and pencil and get as much information as you can from parents before they leave so that you don't have to bother them once they are out.
When parents leave a babysitter or other child care provider in charge of their children to go out and have a good time, they are hoping to leave any kid related issues at home. Calling parents while they are out to ask if Sara can have ice cream for a snack, if Joey can watch and extra half hour of tv, or if Emily can bring her new dolly in the tub, is not necessary. Calling parents to say Johnny fell and cut his chin and you think he might need stitches, or should I be giving Caitlin her medicine before bed because she said you forgot, is necessary.
Use your best judgement. If you aren't sure what to do in a situation that has to do with a snack or privlege, don't allow it but explain to the child that you will ask his or her parents about it when they get home and if they say it will be ok, then next time you babysit, you will allow it.
Get as much information as you can before the parents leave and your babysitting experience will go a lot smoother.
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