15 Babysitters Opened Up About The Most Outrageous Rules Parents Set For Them, And It’s Honestly Upsetting
1. The “No Sitting” Rule
“I was told I couldn’t sit down the entire time I was babysitting. They had cameras everywhere, and if they saw me sitting, I wouldn’t get paid.”
2. The “No Eating” Rule
“One family told me I wasn’t allowed to eat any of their food or drink anything from their fridge. I even had to bring my own water.”
3. The “No Contact” Rule
“I couldn’t talk to the kids unless it was an emergency. They wanted me to be there but not interact with them at all.”
4. The “Invisible Nanny” Rule
“I had to stay in a separate room from the kids at all times unless they needed something. It felt like I was a ghost.”
5. The “No TV” Rule
“The parents told me I couldn’t let the kids watch any TV, but then they left the TV on the whole time. The kids were confused and upset.”
6. The “No Friends” Rule
“I wasn’t allowed to have any friends over, which is understandable, but they also said I couldn’t talk to anyone on the phone or text while I was there.”
7. The “No Phone” Rule
“They took my phone away when I arrived and only gave it back when they got home. I felt so isolated and worried about emergencies.”
8. The “No Fun” Rule
“I was told not to play any games with the kids because they might get too hyper. We basically just sat around doing nothing.”
9. The “No Personal Space” Rule
“The parents had a rule that I had to keep the kids in sight at all times, even when they were using the bathroom. It was so awkward.”
10. The “No Privacy” Rule
“They had cameras in every room, including the bathroom. I felt really uncomfortable and violated.”
11. The “No Relaxing” Rule
“I was told not to use any of their furniture, so I had to stand or sit on the floor the entire time.”
12. The “No Music” Rule
“The parents banned any kind of music, even soft background tunes. It made the house feel so silent and eerie.”
13. The “No Visits” Rule
“I was told not to let anyone into the house, including my own parents if they needed to drop something off.”
14. The “No Leaving” Rule
“I wasn’t allowed to take the kids outside, even into their own backyard. We were stuck inside for hours.”
15. The “No Breaks” Rule
“I had to work for hours without any breaks. They didn’t even let me take five minutes to rest.”
Babysitting can be tough, but these rules take it to another level. Have you ever encountered any crazy babysitting rules? Share your stories with us at The How-To Zone!
