How to teach teens to care for a baby.

Many teens need help learning to take care of a baby. Some teens want to become parents because they think of how fun it will be when they are in school or the fun to take the child to the park. Various teens do not realize how hard raising an infant is. It is very helpful that all teens male or females learn how to properly take care of a baby.
Otherwise, teens that end up pregnant will end up not taking care of their child properly. Babysitting is also a good way to make money and many people love a night out. Therefore, even if a teen only uses the skills they learn while taking care of a baby for a babysitting job, they will make money for things that they want or need.
Babysitting is a great way for a teen to learn to take care of a baby. This will give the teen hands on experience in changing diapers and feeding the child. This will also help the teen see how hard taking care of a child is. One great way to help teen to avoid teen pregnancy is allowing them to see how hard an infant is to take care of. The teen should become certified in first aid before attempting to baby-sit.
Always have a person on call if the teen runs into trouble. If needed, asking the parents of the baby to let the teen take care of the baby when they are home first is helpful. Most family members are willing to let the teen learn with them before they start babysitting. Taking care of younger siblings, cousins or nieces and nephews on a daily basis if the family needs can also help a teen gain experience.
Many YMCA’s will allow a teen to work in a nursery setting during a summer camp. This is an excellent way to learn to take care of a baby. Most people there are willing to teach the teen all the basics so that they can perform their job to the best to their ability. Teens are paid and learn how to change diapers, make bottles and even how to dress the child. This is a good job for a teen starting to look for work.
Churches also have nursery care on Sundays. Churches allow the teen if the teen has attended for a certain amount of time to help donate their Sundays helping with the infants. If the teen volunteers every Sunday, they will be able to create a close bond with a baby while learning the necessary life skills of care-taking an infant by themselves. People will be there to help if needed; otherwise, the teen is expected to learn by themselves.
Volunteering or interning at a daycare is another way to learn to take care of a baby. When a teen volunteers after becoming certified, they are able to lean how much work a baby takes. They will be able to put this on their job resume too. Learning how to play with a baby and how to make sure the baby stays safe during the day.
If a teen is a teen parent and struggling to raise their child, then there are many parenting classes at the local hospitals and support groups that will help the teen learn to take care of their baby. Parents can also teach their teen how to help with the baby. Some aunts and uncles are also very hands on in teaching a teen how to care for a baby in some cultures.

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Angel, G., (2010) How to teach teens to care for a baby. Retrieved on Feb 21. 2013 from the Helium website: http://www.helium.com/items/1820937-Tweens-Pre-Teens