For the same reason, I think it's a mistake to place children in charge of the speed of their learning, particularly during the early years of their education. (educationnext.org)
As you can see, they all are, more or less, in the same living conditions: single mothers who have one or several children in charge. (globaleducationmagazine.com)
If you don't have a sitter, you can put an older child in charge — one that you can trust to tattle on the right things and work out situations. (parentingsquad.com)