Teenager babysitting scenario; # child limit?

[Inspired by Reggio]

So the one aunt has SEVEN children of her own ~ poor thing likely needs a night out

Grey area sadly ~ if something happened and the shit hit the fan there would likely be some flack and words like 'parental negligence' for leaving a teenager with that many children

However my understanding that when it is occasional evening babysitting and not for the purpose of 'a business of childcare' the government is less like to step in as far as Ministry of Education childcare regulators and the 'no more than 5 children per premise unless licensed rule' .... however perhaps CAS would if it was felt the children were in danger from this practice and someone concerned complained but even than not sure unless there was 'allegation' of actual abuse or neglect going on ... this practice while scary IMO as well is actually quite common for weddings and family events too where the relatives all pool the children and 1 or 2 teenagers to watch them for the night.

[Dreamalittledream]

So the one aunt has SEVEN children of her own ~ poor thing likely needs a night out

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Yes and this Mom home schools all of them!
I do have to admit that there is a back story. The 17 year old is my step son who frequently has to miss our visitation time with him & school days (!!!) to babysit. I just don't think that is right at all.