Mom's Claim That Babysitters Shouldn't Earn Minimum Wage Sparks Debate

A mother reportedly said babysitting costs have gotten out of hand and that sitters shouldn't earn minimum wage, suggesting $40 to $50 is fair for a 10-hour job. The claim is drawing wide coverage and debate over rates.

Timeline

1. 3 Nov, 22:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 3 Nov, 22:30 UTCDaily Dot covers mom's babysitting wage comments
3. 3 Nov, 22:30 UTCYahoo reports $40-$50 for 10 hours claim

Top sources

• babysitterGoogle Trends
• Babysitters' rates have skyrocketed in recent years. Is it unfair to parents or totally justified?Yahoo
• Mom needs a babysitter for 10 hours, then says sitters shouldn’t get minimum wage per child and $40 to $50 is fair: ‘It’s so backwards in the U.S.’Yahoo