what is the legal age of a child to start babysitting?

what is the legal age of a child to start babysitting?
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There is no legal age deffined but they usually should be in their teens first. generally babysitting can start at any age. Legally you must be 16 to work. and most parents preferred that there babysitter be at least 16; the older the better. *interesting fact: even teen babysitters are supposed to pay taxes because they are making profit from working.
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