The Last Tycoon Essays (573 words) - Babysitting, Caregiving

The Last Tycoon Narrative Essay Im not one to do extra-curricular activities. I dont join clubs, and I cant play sports. After school I simply go home. But I dont just lie around and do whatever I want, I got my hands full. Since 6th grade, my mom has been a working member of the Orting TGF Cuts staff, and because of her ridiculous hours, I play nanny. Babysitting my little brother since age one and sister since age seven, has taught me so many life lessons. They taught me to be responsible, to stay focused, and to be as caring as you can. You are the one to blame no matter what kids do, as long as youre a boss, youre the one who takes responsibility. For example; my sister at age 9, decided she wasnt going to clean her room, and even though it wasnt my job to clean the room, it was my job to be the annoying mom and yell Go clean your room! every two minutes, and to make sure that job was being done. Also consider the fact that you have living beings, and you need to make sure they stay well by feeding and keeping those wheels in their heads spinning. In school, it is very important to stay on task, and focused on your work, and I do very well at that, and I improve day by day. Babysitting has taught me to be so focused in my work because when babysitting, you arent allowed to lock yourself in your room and watch TV, you have to keep your eyes on the children, otherwise Hell would break loose (trust me, I know). One time, actually not too long ago, my sister and I were doing our chores. I hadnt seen my little brother in a while, so I decided I should go check on him. Next thing I know, I have him lying on the floor, while Im on top of him, and my sister on the phone with my mom, trying to figure out how to get a popcorn seed out of a three year old. Luckily, events like these dont happen very often, because Ive learned to focus better, especially on my brother. Children are so sensitive. You have to have a lot of patience to raise one. Lucky for me I get to raise two. Yay. When babysitting, you have to learn to be patient, and to be ever-so gentle, and to show that you still care for them, especially when you get aggravated with them. If a kid does something bad, yes screaming may help, for a good few seconds. But, after wards, if you arent gentle, the kids will build up this rebellion against you, only making the problem that much bigger. Babysitting has taught me to be caring because of how many times Ive had to keep my cool when my little brother gets into trouble. How many times Ive had to have a pep talk with him, without screaming, but also getting his mind set to know what he did, was wrong. It isnt easy, but practice makes perfect. Though I hate babysitting, and I wish I could go out and do something, it is productive, and it has taught me so much. Being responsible, staying focused, and always caring are skills that have helped me in school, in the way I am, and in life in general.