To think that DS is capable of babysitting until 2am.

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I am thinking of modifying the current babysitting arrangements (DS 16 DD 8) which consist of DM babysitting with 12am curfews. These never work well if we want to go out dancing and we either return just after 12am - grumpy or later with a grumpy DM.

I was thinking of asking DM to babysit until 12am and then leave, leaving a couple of hours for DS to be asleep in bed, theoretically "in charge". I would of course tell DS and make sure he knew what to do in an emergency. We live in a block of flats in Central London so would brief him.

Is 16 old enough?

As an 'older sibling' used for babysitting as soon as I was old enough. I echo aome of the previous posters. How does your son feel about babysitting his younger sister?

It does sound like this is a pretty regular arrangement. Is it? Because I can tell you at his age he will soon want to be our enjoying his own life & so he should. This is a massive bone of contention for me with my own patents (& others who feel this is the

** posted too soon sorry!

Meant to say for those who feel this is the 'older siblings role'. It isn't & is very selfish. Obviously if rare occasion & pre planned between you both & he has no prior plans. That should be his call though.