A lot of nannies suck

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is not good for a non-infant to have 100% of any adult's attention 100% of the time. When the kids are in a safe place designed for kids to interact with each other, the adults should back off and watch from a reasonable distance.

This isn't what OP is talking about and everyone here knows it.

My daughter took a music class when she was 2 with a girl we know. The nanny literally sat to the side and didn't engage ONE BIT. She wasn't on her phone, but she literally sat there, looking around, biting her fingernails. This was Ms Amy's Music Makers for any of you who know it. That is a class where the caregiver is a HUGE part of the class for the kid and the kid won't get anything out of it without them. It was so strange. A bunch of other kids were there with nannies and they were all participating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't permit a nanny to take my kid to an indoor play place - that's for ME when I need special activity on a bad weather weekend or over a long holiday break.

The nanny is not being paid to go to a bounce house and zone out on the phone. I'd expect a nanny to host a play date, set up a craft, engage the child in cooking or household activities, put on galoshes and stomp in the rain, go to a restaurant and practice good table skills, etc.

Dp. Kids need dowtime too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is not good for a non-infant to have 100% of any adult's attention 100% of the time. When the kids are in a safe place designed for kids to interact with each other, the adults should back off and watch from a reasonable distance.

This isn't what OP is talking about and everyone here knows it.

My daughter took a music class when she was 2 with a girl we know. The nanny literally sat to the side and didn't engage ONE BIT. She wasn't on her phone, but she literally sat there, looking around, biting her fingernails. This was Ms Amy's Music Makers for any of you who know it. That is a class where the caregiver is a HUGE part of the class for the kid and the kid won't get anything out of it without them. It was so strange. A bunch of other kids were there with nannies and they were all participating.

This is why I would never send my nanny to one of those music or library classes. DH and I stagger our schedules so one of us is available every morning to take. It’s just sad to see kids come with their nannies. It’s not the same at all as coming with a parent.

[Anonymous]

Kids are boring, nanny doesn't pay great, and no one will find your kids as interesting as you do. These are just facts of life. If your nanny keeps your kid safe, entertained, and genuinely cares for their well being she's doing her job. $15/hour isn't going to get you a super nanny.

[Anonymous]

A lot of parents suck too. Nannying can be a tough thankless job that pays garbage. Lay off

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is not good for a non-infant to have 100% of any adult's attention 100% of the time. When the kids are in a safe place designed for kids to interact with each other, the adults should back off and watch from a reasonable distance.

This isn't what OP is talking about and everyone here knows it.

My daughter took a music class when she was 2 with a girl we know. The nanny literally sat to the side and didn't engage ONE BIT. She wasn't on her phone, but she literally sat there, looking around, biting her fingernails. This was Ms Amy's Music Makers for any of you who know it. That is a class where the caregiver is a HUGE part of the class for the kid and the kid won't get anything out of it without them. It was so strange. A bunch of other kids were there with nannies and they were all participating.

FTMs of babies are so hilarious. Your kid will survive without “full participation” with Ms Amy.
Sincerely,
Everyone