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Objectivessevitcejb O O b t e
After studying this section, you will be able to
• defi ne babysitting, caregiver, limits, guidance, discipline, developmental
disabilities, physical disability, intellectual disability, and gifted and talented.
• list some of the responsibilities of babysitters.
• explain how you can prepare to be a reliable babysitter.
• describe the tasks you need to perform when babysitting.
• identify special needs children may have.
Section 2-1 Section 2-1
Babysitting
Main Main n IIdeassaed
• Babysitters are expected to treat children as their parents treat them.
• Keeping children safe and happy should be the main concern of a babysitter.
• Being a reliable babysitter takes a lot of preparation.
• Treat children with special needs with the same care as other children.
Key Termssmre Key T r
babysitting: caring for children, usually during a short absence of the parents.
caregiver: a person who cares for children.
limits: boundaries or restrictions.
guidance: everything parents do and say to affect their children’s behavior.
discipline: various methods used to help children learn to behave acceptably.
developmental disabilities: a group of conditions that limit a person’s ability
in physical, intellectual, language, or behavioral areas.
physical disability: a condition that limits a person’s ability to use part of his
or her body.
intellectual disability: a condition that severely limits a person’s ability to
learn and perform daily living activities.
gifted and talented: children who show ability to perform at a higher level
than other children the same age.
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