<p>On the common app for EC's they have a family responsibilities section. I was wondering if putting babysitting my sister for 10 hours a week for the year is acceptable. It was because my mother passed away and was a reason why I didn't do any EC's that year. Is that okay to do?</p>
<p>Yes, also include that in additional information</p>
<p>You don’t think its just padding on my application?</p>
<p>That is about as straightforward and relevant as it gets.</p>