Babysitters Share Stories About Their Funniest Babysitting Fails And We’re Here For Them

• By Malaika
• 9 months ago
• 5 minutes read

Babysitting is a difficult job.

Babysitting, while often regarded as a simple task, necessitates a high level of responsibility and attention to detail. Being a babysitter entails many tasks, including ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in your care and dealing with unexpected situations. It necessitates patience, creativity, and the ability to adjust to various personalities and needs. It may not sound difficult because teenagers are usually the ones who babysit, but it is much more difficult than it appears. After all, you’re basically required to be a parent for a few hours, which is never easy.

And I haven’t even mentioned the chaos of dealing with the parents. I am sure we are all aware that each family has unique habits, which means that some assignments will require unusual tasks from you. That is essentially what we’re looking at today. When one Redditor asked the Internet to share stories of failed babysitting attempts, people were more than happy to oblige. After all, we all have different experiences and can learn from one another’s mistakes.

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#1 Every parent has had a situation where they have come across their child making a mess with their own poop.

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#2 No kid can remain innocent once they get access to the internet.

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#3 I gotta admit that this is kind of funny and also similar to what happened to me when I was a child.

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#4 The kids would never know that they had their first drink when they were so young.

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#5 I have fallen several times on my head, and I am still fine, I think.

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#6 I just want to know how many kids were able to subdue a fully grown adult.

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#7 I want to know what goes on in the mind of a child for them to do something like this.

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#8 This is why you don’t give children too much sugar or even a little bit of caffeine.

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#9 At least she has a plan for what she wants to do. That is better than most people.

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Some of these stories are minor, while others are so embarrassing that I’d rather drown in a puddle of water. I’ve never babysat, and I don’t think I could ever do it given the amount of chaos it can create. I’ve tried teaching kids, and I think I grew white hair in that short period, so I can’t imagine dealing with rowdy children all day. Perhaps it is the ideal job for people who adore children, but that is not for everyone. Babysitting requires a lot of patience and energy, which not everyone has. Managing the chaos and responsibility that come with caring for children requires a special type of person.

#10 I didn’t know that drinking a lot of prune juice did this to your digestive system.

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#11 I am sure the mother couldn’t stop laughing at seeing her daughter in a pair of handcuffs.

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#12 I am sure OP was glad that they didn’t realise it was that kind of weed.

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#13 Pets sure do love giving us a scare, and I am saying this as someone who lives with a cat.

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#14 I am sure this little girl is going to have a very bright future ahead of her.

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#15 My question is: What has Grandma been doing?

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#16 How is that an achievement to be proud of? I would be horrified.

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#17 Everyone has period accidents, but this would be way too embarrassing.

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#18 These kids are going to make great lawyers in the future.

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What are your thoughts about these stories? Have you ever babysat a child? If so, what was the weirdest situation you encountered while babysitting? Please let us know in the comments section below, and don’t forget to share these stories with your friends so they can share their own similar personal experiences.