Does free baby sitting or taking care of grandmas lawn constitute a service?
Babysitting younger siblings, cousins, friends of the family or taking care of the needs of an elderly relative is a family obligation. You do these things because you are a good son. This is not a service to the community. There are many unique circumstances when serving as a mentor for a neighbors child, or buying groceries/taking care of a lawn for a neighbor who is physically unable to do so and cannot afford the help may indeed be counted as service. If you are unsure of which category your service idea falls under, see Mrs. Ballintyn immediately before you begin your service.
