Originally Posted by
ISneezeFunny
I know you're concerned about this child that you're babysitting, and that's admirable, it really is. However, as jenniepepsi said, this isn't your place. Your job is to babysit, it's not to teach, it's not to make him a better person...it's simply to care for the child and make sure he doesn't hurt himself while the mother is away.
Perhaps you can maybe incorporate a little bit of education into your playtime, perhaps a little bit of reading + spelling, maybe simple math, but again...approach with caution and don't try to force the child into doing something he doesn't want to do. If he doesn't feel like it, don't get frustrated and move on.