Please try to answer every question to the best of your ability. There is no right or wrong answer.

Section 1 – this section focuses on your experience when you caring for children.

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1.       When caring for children what methods do you use to encourage positive behavior? 

2.       How do you handle the different ages and stages of development in children you care for?

3.       How do you encouraged children to find positive solutions to conflicts and frustration?

4.       What is your discipline method?

5.       Why is it important to always follow a parent's instructions when caring for their children?

6.       How would you approach a situation if a family’s parenting philosophies differ from yours?

7.       How do you handle temper tantrums, fighting, refusal to share, destruction of toys, etc?

8.       How would you deal with a situation where a child appeared to be telling lies or stealing?

9.       What are some activities you would use to entertain children?

10.     How would you entertain children on a rainy day?

1.       What do you consider are the most important qualities a person should have when caring for children?

2.       How would you rate your own ability to cope with an emergency or crisis?

3.       What is the most frustrating thing that has happened when caring for children?

4.       What are your strengths and what are your weaknesses?

5.       Are you patient?  Give an example.

6.       Why do you choose to work with children?

7.       Do you view babysitting as a serious job, or just a casual pass time?

8.       Describe why each of the following personality traits would be valued in a babysitter; organised, sensible, approachable.

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