Mom criticizes daughter's $20/hour babysitting rate, amid rising national average fees.

A California mom, Alissa Haroush, criticized her daughter for charging $20 per hour for babysitting without experience or certifications. Haroush believes teens should charge minimum wage, arguing they lack the value of experienced adults. However, a study by Urbansitter found average babysitting rates rose by 4.5% in 2024, with the national average at $23.61 for one child and $26.57 for two. Women's empowerment speaker Andrea Owen promotes pricing confidence for teenage babysitters.

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