Tzeadim › 12–18 years

Self care · Milestone

Babysitting, then a first job

Israel

Most children: 13y–16y

What it is

Babysitting from about 13–14; in Israel paid work is allowed from 14 in holidays and 15 during the school year, with limits.

Start preparing

1. A youth first-aid and babysitting course makes the first jobs safer and easier to get.
2. Check the youth employment rules: permitted hours, no night work, and a work permit for under-15s.
3. Open the bank account before the first payslip, and talk about what a payslip actually says.

Related

• First-aid course (16)
• Own bank account and a monthly budget

Sources

• Bright Futures periodicity schedule — American Academy of Pediatrics · checked 30-08-2026

Last reviewed 30-08-2026 · Confidence: low

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