Bring Back the Teen Babysitters

I'm advocating for the return of character- and skill-building.

When I was a child, young teens and tweens looking to make a little cash often offered babysitting services to families in the community. It was a bit of a win-win. Teens could earn their own money, often in cash, without the rigid schedule of many part-time retail or food service jobs. They also gained experience with young children, a skill that pays …