Same When I was 5 I was told the same thing with my brother xd 1-4 I was with my parents everywhere :) Wait… what am I talking about… 1-3 you cant do anything… When I was 4 I can take care of things 5 is when I can take care of my brother And they lived happily ever after.. The end.
I never had a babysitter growing up. I only found out people get paid to do it from tv. Close the door, don't open it for anyone and make sure your siblings didn't trash the house or die. Looking back on it, I'm thankful nothing bad ever happened (my little sister was a fire starter too). Wasn't a good idea leaving an nine year old in charge of a three year old and a baby. Wtf was my mother thinking?
I never had a babysitter growing up too. Even when i was home alone when i was 10-11 (They gave me lots of instruction on what to do and what to not do though). And if they needed someone to lookout for me, my relative is just across the street so they can just watch me from time to time. (Though this happens rarely). I enjoyed my time alone but sometimes it was scary since this house was infamous for a haunted one lol. But i wouldn't imagine leaving a 9 year old in charge of their siblings, and what's more a 3 year old and a baby? Did you have anyone with you when your mother left you in charge of your siblings? Like that's very irresponsible if she did left a 9 year old baby to take care of a 3 year old child and a baby home alone...
my parents never hired me and my sibling a babysitter either but if they are gone for like a day or something they would just get a family member to look after us
Same except if my parents went somewhere they left me with my grandparents and they mostly slept all the time so I guess I could do whatever I want, so yeah I had no babysitter growing up
same bro, although i did have a babysitter like ONCE but they didnt feed me so the only babysitters i had growing up were my siblings mostly and once my grandma
Same here, my parents used to go out and leave me alone in the house from when I was 5, happy they trusted me enough to not bring a baby sitter lol, they always reminded me to lock the door, not open for anyone e.c.t
When we were kids our parents went out for the evening. We got that don't open the door speech. We had an old tape recorder that I barked into until I lost my voice so if someone came to the door they would think we had a guard dog,
I stopped having a babysitter when I was about 5 or 6. That’s when my parents started leaving me with my older brothers. Which meant one wanted nothing to do with me and didn’t care if I died. The other snuck friends and girls into the house and played video games and made out, or he would leave the house entirely. Which meant I just did whatever I wanted. Went to a friends house, played in my room, watched movies. I was energetic but not a bad kid and I knew better than to do stupid shit. The only potentially stupid thing I did was go swimming in our above ground pool in the summer by myself, which wasn’t that bad because it was only 4ft deep which was about lower chest high on me so I wasn’t worried about drowning. Edit: let me clearing a few things: 1. I lived behind the fire station, literally the only house, so if I needed rescuing didn’t have to look very far. 2. Me swimming alone was probably safer than if my brothers had supervised me. My oldest brother took advantage of the situation once and literally tried to drown me. The only reason I’m alive today is because my parents came home just in time. No, he did not get into trouble, he claimed he was “just dunking” me and 20 years later mom still stands by what he said. When the 14 year old is holding the 6 year old under water thrashing and trying to get free and he finally lets her up and she’s throwing herself over the side the side of the pool vomiting pool water and crying, that’s not “just dunking”. Y’know where my other brother was? 20 ft away in his room playing his PlayStation. I felt much safer without them and sometimes that’s all you need. 3. Yes, I do know that many of the things I did as a kid were stupid and dangerous and would be unheard of today, but this was 20 years ago and I’ve never really cared about my personal safety. If I die I die, oh well, that’s my fault. 4. I lived in a small town where nobody questioned small children running around the streets. Hell we used to ride our bikes in the rock and gravel yard, the owner made mounds of gravel for us to use and ramps since we didn’t have a skate park. Kids walking around at night wasn’t unusual either. Wandering around is actually how I met my life long best friend when I was 4. I had just moved there and wandered away while my parents were unloading the moving van. It was my first big move and I wanted to make some friends so I talked to every kid I came across, but none of them wanted to play with me. Eventually I gave up and started crying and headed to my (then) new home. I was going to walk right passed her but she stopped me, asked what was wrong and said she’d be my friend. 22 years later we still are. Sometimes you gotta be a stupid kid
Wait what the- Are your brothers really like that? I never had a babysitter,whenever my mom left she just told me and my twin bro to never open the door for anyone and that's it.
And if you slipped and hit your head? People drown in tubs you know. Or if you got scared and panicked? I've seen it with experienced swimmers. I'm not accusing you of being stupid or reckless or anything like that. You were placed in a position that you should never have been in and did what young kids do. I hope you understand exactly how scary that sounds to me as an adult. Going swimming as a 6-8 y/o to me doesn't sound potentially stupid. It sends ice up my gut into my throat. Leaving a +6 y/o with access to a pool would be entirely out of the question. I'm not telling you this in order to make you feel guilty about what you did. But in the hopes you might start thinking a little bit more about it. Because it still sounds like you don't know why that was dangerous. Because there are adults every year who kill their children from negligence because they haven't thought about it.
@@0Jenna7 And this is why the current generation is so cowardly and weak. We have survival instincts even as children, in case you have forgotten. We climbed trees, went swimming in lakes, caught bugs and frogs in meadows and ponds, and still grew up alright. Overprotection like what you're suggesting breeds weaklings unfit for a cruel world when they grow up.
@@syrupybrandy2788 Bro shut yo arse up, this ain't overprotection thats the bare minimum expectation for a parent. I hope to god you have no children currently and you never will get any.
Wait, how did you know how to go to a friend’s house at night when you were five? How did you know where to go? How did your friend’s parents not ask questions?
In Poland, when parents have to go out, they leave their children to their grandparents. If they can, the grandparents agree. Babysitters are usually expensive. According to the law, children in Poland can stay home alone when they turn 7 years old. And they can walk on the street by themselves when they are over 7.
@@elewmompittseh Now, in Poland You can't send your children alone to kindergarten. Social Services can intervene in this situation. Child must be with parent, baby sitter, older relatives or grandparents. Simply with adult or older brother/sister (older teenager).
@@heca7663 I was 9 walking with my younger siblings to school every day. We did have cars pull up to us a few times and ask if everything was ok. I would just say yes, we live two streets away and they usually would be ok with that.
In Sweden we don't have any laws at all for when kids can go out or stay at home by themselves. I had my own key to the house when I was 10 yo. Maybe I was even younger, I don't remember, but at 10 I definitely had it, because my mother started working again after parental leave for my brother by then. But on the other hand the social service can always intervene if they suspect that something is wrong. Back in the 1970s I even remember our neighbour's 8 yo daughter guarding his rifle when we were outside and he had some other business to do. That would *not* be accepted today, though, since it's not even legal to let another adult take care of your firearm anymore, except when you let them use it under your supervision.
I'm Korean and I swear, some white dude and girl are so argumentative and they always feel the need to talk back to EVERYTHING you say. After watching this, I can't help but think maybe their parents are responsible for their behavior and attitude.
I also assume they can afford it. My father was strict to me as well, as he said we (Asians) can't be average to achieve something in life + be stress resistant. When I grew up, I understand why he is right
@@tatjana7008 Have you also noticed that Westerners (particularly white people) are the only group of people on Earth who struggle and fight over gender identity? My guess is because they have too much freedom that non-Westerners simply dont go through in life.
Well, what do you mean by “talking back.” Do you mean being rude, or just questioning something, or having a response that doesn’t agree with you? It’s pretty common for white parents to raise their children to be inquisitive and to express their opinions, which is not an attitude problem and there is nothing wrong with so long as it’s done respectfully.
This is correct. My father calls me 4/5 times to ask me if I locked the doors properly and they leave me alone at home. This is the best thing to asian kids though. We love staying at home alone. But it gets annoying when your father calls you to check about the house lock so many times.
I remember hearing about a kid who sold all their parents' expensive electronics for some cold cash. Can't remember where the parents were when this happened, but for some reason this video made me think of that story.
It reminded me about my brother. He sold his phone for 2 bars of chocolate on his first day of school. He just wanted some sweets he told us. (we were lucky the boy who bought the phone was just like my brother and we bought the phone back for 3 bars)
When I ask my parents if x material thing is more valuable than me, the conversation goes like this. "So a marble table is more valuable than me?" "It cost me a shit ton of money, of course it is!" "But technically I have been more expensive, and since I'm the one who's going to look after you in the future, I'm not really an expense, but rather an investment, and I'll technically make more money than the table is worth" "Fine, but still don't let anything happen to it or imma beat your ass" "Yes, mom/dad"
Never had a babysitter, but if they did get one, it's probably just a trusted relative/family member or family friend. They wouldn't hire one, it's expensive.
Yep my mom doesn't even care about my boundaries or privacy she forces me to wear dresses that are tight and uncomfortable and if I don't wear them she would make a scene and yell at me and I will end up crying plus I've always helped when she was crying but she didn't even care about how I feel And she always forces me to hug her even tho I don't want to,she doesn't let me close my door its always open
I wonder how parents insecurities affect their kids... Our parents of the USSR breed had their own bugs, but this is not comparable to what I see here...
I've grown up in a household where there have been numerous baby sitters...one of them was the closest to my heart...as I child I used to think that she was my literal family but as I grew I understood that she just came to work in our house...my mom and dad both were working parents so I would die to see them pick me up from school...almost all the other children had their moms pick them but only I was the gloomy one while going home...sometimes my mom or dad would surprise me just my picking me up from school and that would be the best surprise ever...thanks to them I've grown up understanding and normalising that both the husband and wife should be equal in a marriage and the child is equal responsibility of the two
🤣🤣🤣 i can’t believe I have been binge watching your comedy for days now and I can’t stop. 🤣🤣 it reminds me of our African parents. They take no nonsense 🤣
I am Filipino and this is very relatable. Lol I got used to taking care of myself many times when one or both parents aren't around that thought it was normal... And seeing other kids get "weekly allowances" or be supervised by a neighbor, Filipino or not, was quite weird to behold. You just gotta be thankful that you have a home and are alive. 😂
I'm white but never had a babysitter in my life. Once I was left alone with my baby sister and heard a noise coming from the basement... I thought someone broke in, so I took a huge kitchen knife and went downstairs to protect my sis. So scary.
My brother and I drove off every babysitter with crazy antics like that until mom decided to try leaving us alone. We were 9 and 12, and everything was fine. We also lived in the country, and would play in the woods and build forts until she got home. The door was NEVER locked. Ahh the good ol days.
@@muluvadd7414 Let me reiterate... a 12 year old boy, who spearheaded crazy antics. When I was 12, I was mature enough to babysit other kids for cash. 😆
It reminds me when my sisters would approach my mom and say "Mom,..." and she'd cut them off saying "who's your mom little child, I don't know you" Ah.... good times!
My mom used to do that when one of us misbehaved. That used to hurt my feelings so I would stick to her and help her with whatever she’s doing so she can be my mom again 😅😅
I’m from a white family and I usually laugh at these but the Asian one hit hard. It’s not only for Asian families, some parents don’t understand how damaging it is for a child to know there not the first priority.
My parents were poor and work long hours to put food on the table and a roof over my head. I never had a babysitter growing up and l was expected to wash the dishes and clean my room. I have nothing but love and respect for my elderly parents who taught me not to ever open the front door of my apartment when l was in elementary school and to stay inside the apartment until they got back from work. I would walk home from school do my chores and homework and when my parents returned from work l was happy to see them. This comedy skit is funny 😂 and l can relate to it. Today l am an adult who was lucky enough to attend college and has a passion for learning and reading. My parents are proud that they have an aerospace engineer as a child.
I ask this as someone culturally ignorant but do Asian parents say “I’m not your mom/dad?” I ask because my Mexican parents would say the same shit lol
Yes... sometimes 'why did i give birth to you'. But that only happened when we were under 10yrs old and makes trouble. But she stop as we get older. I meant she change her method of dealing with us as we get older we know that's a lie and she know we know she love us. So she change her way to deal with us, blow us with a precise heart blow. 😆😆😆 anyway we love her for that. 😄😄😄😊😊
I have been calling my son a Failure and a Disappointment for the past few weeks thanks to these instructional training videos on parenting. (I really have, not a joke).
He’s 19 years old and very lazy. We both have a good sense of humor. I am the non-Asian version of a mom that Asian comic always does skits on. So now I’m doing the opposite, and it feels so good.
@@MemezOfKareem the joke was that I called Asian Comic’s channel “instructional videos”. The rest is not a joke, but is very funny to me. My son IS a failure and a disappointment because he is lazy as HELL!!!!!!
@@christinemerritt974 may I ask why he was being lazy? Honestly, I'm experiencing something like wanting to not do anything since I feel like everything around me is overwhelming, though I was really active before (as a child, a student and as someone who has a lot of hobbies.) Try to ask him what he's feeling or something, since it's scary to open up to someone who constantly give you blatant remarks.
