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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]so many comments on have this tone right now....

grandparents taking care of your kids = amazing! great for kids! no judgement at all for leaving them with (grandparent) help!

loving hired help - wow you must be desperate to get away, not great for kids even if they like the sitter, selfish to use but use if you must!

I'd pick hired help over either set of grandparents any day - its really better care for my kids (someone that can keep up with their energy levels, someone with recent regular  experience caring for kids and understands age-appropriate expectations etc)  and regular sitters can truly care for kids they watch (i know i did as a sitter).  Grandparents can love on my kids and have relationships, but a old retired couple is just not well suited. to take care of 3 little kids for a weekend[/quote]

I know.  But it’s not age, it’s interest and physical fitness in my case.  Our nanny is older, just a few years younger than my parents, but fit and energetic.  She’s also engaged and never bored. Nanny also has a degree in Early Childhood Education.   And, although I truly love and respect our nanny - this is her job.  She isn’t doing us any favors like my parents )never forget to remind us) are.

And since Nanny still sees all her former charges, I have no doubt she’ll always have a relationship with my kids. [/quote]

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