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.
Here are some tips you can use to find the correct age for babysitting. While most babysitters age is not questioned from the age of 16 upwards, they are considered to be responsible enough for looking after younger children and babies, the legal age for minors babysitting minors in each state can vary greatly. For example, in the state of Missouri, the legal age for babysitting is 11. Obviously you will have to determine whether or not the child is capable enough and asses their maturity level on an individual basis, especially within this particular age group.