FAMILY JOBS

CARING FORYOUNGER CHILDREN

ONE OF YOUR family jobs might be looking after younger brothers and sisters. Perhaps you will be asked to take care of other children in the neighborhood, too. Be aware af the ways you treat people younger are sma1ler than yourself, Everyone deserves respect. Sometimes it can seem easy to respond to the poor behavior of others by name-calling or physical force, but you shauld always lind other ways ta resolve conflicts,

Before taking responsibility for young children, find out the following:

• Know where their parents or guardian can be reached.
• Know a neighbor who will lend a hand if you need it.
• Have emergency phone numbers ready in case of illness or accident.
• Ask if the children are to eat, and if so, what they are supposed to eat.
• Ask what time the children are to go to bed.
• Ask about the use of televisions, computers, stereos, or radios.

While chiIdren are in your care, remember these rules:

• Keep children out of danger areas.
• Lock the doors. Don't open them for anyone unless you know the person.
• After the childr en are in bed, check every half hour to be sure they are all right.
• Stay awake until a parent or guardian returns.