Babysitter for a Special Child

Yichud

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Question

Is it permissible to hire a babysitter for a special child (on the spectrum, fully functioning) aged 9? Or is there an issue of Yichud? Does it change if his 12-year-old brother is at home? And if there are cameras in the house, does the ruling change? I would also like to mention that the parents can return unexpectedly and earlier. Thank you in advance.

Answer

Shalom Rav

There is an issue of Yichud.

A 12-year-old brother does not help, and he himself is an issue of Yichud.

Cameras, when there is no one watching them at the moment, do not prevent Yichud.

However, when the parents or any other person can arrive at any moment, it is considered as a 'shomer' and nullifies the Yichud.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, Siman 22

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