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I have been babysitting vs I have babysat

The two phrases are correct and are often used in English. 'I have been babysitting' is in the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action that started in the past and continues into the present. 'I have babysat' is in the present perfect tense, indicating a completed action with a focus on the result in the present.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024 • 10809 views

I have been babysitting

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the present perfect continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action that started in the past and continues into the present. It is used when emphasizing the duration or continuity of the babysitting activity.

Examples:

I have been babysitting my neighbor's kids for the past three years.
She has been babysitting since she was a teenager.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

I have been babysitting a family of two kids for about two years. I have spanked the six year old several times over.
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember, starting with family and family friends. I have babysat children ages 18 months to 12 years old. In ...
I have been babysitting since the age of 12 and still work as a part-time caregiver for young children when I am not at LEAP. Working with children is ...
I have been babysitting since 2018. I was a gymnastics coach through high school and I taught classes from 18 months all the way to 12 year olds. I have ...
Since then i have been babysitting for many other friends and family. I... Completed CPR Certification Badge Icon.
I have been babysitting for several families around the city of Boston after work, on weekends, and have even gone on a few vacations with families.
I have been babysitting and nannying for 7 years. I have always spent my summers with a family watching their children as they were at work, or just need a date ...
Sep 10, 2024 ... Hi Everyone! My name is Emily & I am a highly experienced babysitter who is also a preschool teacher. I have been babysitting for families ...
May 23, 2024 ... Hello! My name is Emma, I have been babysitting for 3 years. I have experience with kids 1-12. I have babysat up to 4 kids at once.
Jan 21, 2006 ... I have been babysitting for a family for ~3 years. I am now 19 and have alot more experience than when i started working for them. I am ...

Alternatives:

I have been taking care of the children.
I have been looking after the kids.
I have been watching the children.
I have been caring for the kids.

I have babysat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the present perfect tense, indicating a completed action with a focus on the result in the present. It is used when emphasizing the completion of the babysitting activity.

Examples:

I have babysat my niece many times.
She has babysat for several families in the neighborhood.

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Last updated: November 16, 2024

Jul 14, 2019 ... Nursery decor for a family I have babysat for. · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
I really didn't like Jack. But, I mean, well, I had to babysit Jack because that was my job. I have babysat them for lots of time and Jack is still ...
Dec 14, 2020 ... I have babysat, sold t-shirts with photos of crawfish and hot sauce on them to tourists in my hometown, worked in fashion, and as an office ...
I have babysat children ages 18 months to 12 years old. In high school I was ... I have babysat twins, a special needs child, a family of four kids ...
Sep 15, 2012 ... I have babysat every saturday for the past month #needtogetalife #topgod-mother.
I have babysat over the past 3-4 years for 4 family's, being around children is something I have grown to love ever since I was young. I've always loved ...
Dec 14, 2020 ... I have babysat, sold t-shirts with photos of crawfish and hot sauce on them to tourists in my hometown, worked in fashion and as an office ...
Parents of children I have babysat or nannied describe me as warm, communicative, responsible, caring, genuine, and energetic. Someone who is able to cater ...
Aug 9, 2021 ... Every other family I have babysat for pays me accordingly. How do I politely ask for the correct compensation? All related (57). Recommended.

Alternatives:

I have taken care of the children.
I have looked after the kids.
I have watched the children.
I have cared for the kids.

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