How should I set up my babysitting ad?

Basic outline for a babysitting ad?

• I'm 13 and want to write a babysitting ad so I can earn some money but I have no experience except I took the babysitting course. Please don't tell me to babysit my nieces or nephews or my dad's coworker's children, because I have no nieces or nephews, and none of my dad's coworkers have young children. Help is very much appreciated. Thanks!

• Answer:

  "Will not sell your children to circus" as the headline good thing about this is, it's comical. It'll grab their attention. they'll laugh and say, "wow, this ad deserves my attention.". or if they're wacky enough, "awesome, i love babysitters that don't sell my children to circuses!". <---none of the above is a joke. then just be like, young entrepreneur seeking employment in your home as a semiprofessional sitter. then list how much you'd charge per hour. $8-15 per hour is reasonable, or you could request to be paid by the job. Also make sure to include if you'll be chaning diapers, cleaning, and able to cook. These are things people look for in sitters. People also like their sitters to be "conscientious" (painstakingly careful). Also, possibly offer to bring your own books to read to the children and possibly a game that you and the child can partake in. the "Conscientious Young Woman" thing would be a good selling point though. When you show up to an interview, try not to dress like a raggamuffin: no grill in your teeth, hair neatly groomed, possibly a little "resume" that tells what kind of sports, activities and clubs you're into at your middle school. people want ou to educated and active. make sure that in this resumee of yours, you mention children and families you'd babysat in the past. include some references for them to call. treat this like a real job. DO- NOT- MENTION YOUR AGE IN THE ADVERTISEMENT. some freakin child predator might be out there looking to get you into their home. savvy? good. happy trails.