Why is a 12 year old allowed to babysit on Sittercity? Sittercity and Care.com both clearly stated they are not responsible for the safety of parents, caregivers or children. Why are parents allowed to give permission to minors by checking off a box on the website? That is irresponsible on so many level and borders on neglect and very bad parenting. No background checks are provided on parents or even a last name to caregivers when booking a babysitting job. The whole system is set up to protect the families and children to be babysat not the caregivers. I am hoping the parent of the 12 year old above that gave the 5-star review on this page went along with the 12 year old to babysit. However, according to customer service when I called it is not required for a parent to accompany a minor to babysit and the there is no age limit in place although most states have 12 yr old limit to babysit and each state has varying ages of babies and amounts of kids that a minor can watch. NO limits or details about this is provided from Sittercity or Care.com. This is so irressponsible on so many levels. Many parents as we all know, do not have any sense and will send minors out to babysit at a strangers home off the net. Dangerous, irresponsible and unethical. Just begging for a lawsuit.
