5 Signs That Your Babysitter Is Involved in Drugs
As parents, we really just want the best for our little ones. However, always getting them the best things in life can be quite challenging, seeing as the world is moving at a fast pace and you’re being sucked into an endless cycle of work, work and more work. We’re so busy that we can’t even spare a second to speak to our kids about how their day. This is where we solicit the help of babysitters.
Babysitters or sitters, as they’re sometimes called, can be lifesavers at times, especially if you’re working on a huge project that has a tight deadline and you need to stay late at work. These guys can help pick the kids up from school, get them dressed and fed, and they’d be ready for bed by the time you pick them up. But, as convenient as having a sitter can be, how sure are you that your sitter is a 100% clean, and not dabbling in drugs?
A previous case of where a 3-month old toddler was found in a microwave, covered in barbecue sauce by the babysitter, sent parents into a frenzy. The babysitter was reportedly high on alcohol and crystal methamphetamines and had thought that the baby was food and had almost microwaved the child to death. This happening was an absolutely disturbing one and it sent parents into red alert. Immediately checking their own babysitters for signs of involvement with drugs. Here is how you can tell if your child’s babysitter has been on drugs.
Warning Signs Your Babysitter is Doing Drugs
#1 Mood Swings
If you notice that your child’s babysitter is having constant mood changes or if you hear from your toddler that your babysitter “gets angry really fast”, chances are that they may be using substances, even while taking care of your kids. Be sure to observe for signs of such erratic behavior and moods as most people with much swaying moods can experience overwhelming waves of anger, which could eventually lead to abuse of your child, at a much later stage.
#2 Physical Signs
When you come across someone who has been taking drugs, you will notice a set of symptoms that are uniform, no matter what type of drug out there it is that they have been using. The most obvious signs include glassy, reddish eyes and tremors on body parts, especially hands and other extremities. Besides that you would notice that they have a slight issue with coordination and constantly stumble over when walking. Paleness and weight loss can also be signs of someone who has been soliciting the help of drugs.
#3 Drug Remnants
Kids are programmed to lay hands on almost anything that catches their attention. And if you find that your child has had access to weird-looking, candy-like, colourful pills, there is absolutely no doubt about your babysitter being on hallucinogenic substances. Also, if your child reports seeing a powder or that their babysitter constantly “eats candy” without handing them any, you may need to run a Quick Background Search on your babysitter to see if they have any past felonies that have involved drugs.
Babysitters are a convenient thing to have, but we should also always be certain about who we get our child care assistance from, to ensure that the kids are always in safe hands. Always keep an eye on your babysitter and be privy to how they conduct themselves in general. Also, listen to the kids, you would be surprised about the things that you could uncover from them.
If you suspect that you may have a druggie babysitter, a simple Background Search is all you need and you’ll have all available public information on them in minutes.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal advice or specific recommendations in any way.
