[header] How to talk to parents when you babysit their kids [title] Start or end the conversation talking about things other than babysitting. [step] This will help the parents get to know you better, and you can get to know what the family is like. [title] Talk to the parents about pay. 
[step] This is quite awkward, so be prepared. If they're paying you $3 an hour or less, feel free to.