Medical Definition of Nerve Nerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another. The fibrous portions of a nerve are covered by a sheath called myelin and/or a membrane called neurilemma. (Note that entries for specific nerves can be found under the names of the particular nerves. For example, the optic nerve is not under 'nerve, optic' but rather under 'optic nerve.')
My oldest two have been babysitting their younger siblings since they were 13 and 12. Before that, my friendâs daughter babysat (and she was 14 or 15). Itâs really not a big deal. They take turns watching the 3yo, and the other kids pretty much take care of themselves.
Many states do not actually specify a legal age for babysitters, but rather an age for minors being left home alone. In Illinois, it is considered to be neglect if a child under the age of 14 is left home without any supervision for a lengthy period of time. A mature age for babysitting may depend upon the sitter.