Test Your Sitter!

Which of these things are not good snacks for a babysitter to give a toddler?
popcorn
melon balls
macaroni and cheese
raisins

You're sitting a three year old boy who is throwing rocks at the family dog. You decide to put him in time-out to think about what he's done. How long should you put him in time-out?
2 minutes
3 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes

The 5 year old girl you're sitting gets diarrhea. What's the most important thing to give her?
a bologna sandwich
a 50/50 mix of gatorade and water
milk
fruit juice

Which of these things are a drowning hazard to small children?
bucket of water
swimming pool
fish tank
bathroom toilet

You're sitting an 11-month old child, and you've got your choice of these toys for him to play with. Which one(s) should you give them?
crayons
simple wooden puzzle
soft plastic toys
simple picture book

True or False - it's a good idea to do an energetic activity right before bed in order to wear the kids out.
True
False

True or False - it's OK to spank a child if their parents say it's OK.
True
False

True or False - Bribery (i.e., offering a treat to a child in return for good behavior) is an acceptable form of behavior for a babysitter.
True
False

Which of the statements below are good rules for a time-out?

	Tell the child why they are being given a time-out, and tell them what they should have done.
	Have them do their homework or give them a book to read during time-out so that they won't be bored.
	If they try to get up before it's over, stop the time out if you feel they've learned their lesson.
	Be sure to give the child a hug when it's done to let them know it's all over.

True or False - The parents have set the bedtime for their kids at 9:00pm. But you baked some cookies and helped the kids with their homework. Now you're running late, and the kids are begging to finish a movie they started that has one-half hour to go. The parents won't be back until 11:00pm. So, it's okay to let the kids stay up until 9:30 and finish their movie.
True
False