Even if you are a preteen as young as 12 years old, you can find job opportunities to be mother's helper. If the mother is working at home or doing other chores, you will be able to supervise and entertain the kids so the mother can have time to herself to do her work. At the same time, you will be training to become a real babysitter and gaining good experience while also making some money. At 14, you can get certified to become a real babysitter, and I would recommend working for one of your neighbors who has younger children so that you don't even need to drive to their house and you can just walk to work! "Remember to check for allergies and ask the parents what their preferred bedtime is for their children!" -Ally (16, current babysitter) https://www.care.com/c/stories/2821/how-to-get-a-teen-babysitting-job/ https://www.care.com/c/stories/6929/what-is-a-mothers-helper/