When you have older kids, say between 10-15 years old, how much responsibility do you give them when it comes to babysitting their younger siblings (like a toddler)?
I am usually responsible for my three-year old's needs - bathing, putting him to bed, playing with him - but at times, I ask the older children to watch him while I do my own stuff which could take half of the day. This arrangement seems to work out fine (for me) but I've noticed my little boy doesn't get changed when his clothes are wet, and he always ends up crying for whatever reason. I'm thinking, maybe I shouldn't let the other kids watch him anymore, but what about my other responsibilities?
I am usually responsible for my three-year old's needs - bathing, putting him to bed, playing with him - but at times, I ask the older children to watch him while I do my own stuff which could take half of the day. This arrangement seems to work out fine (for me) but I've noticed my little boy doesn't get changed when his clothes are wet, and he always ends up crying for whatever reason. I'm thinking, maybe I shouldn't let the other kids watch him anymore, but what about my other responsibilities?