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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My relatives are like this.  They moved from South Asia in the late 90s but still haven't fully assimilated.  They do the same things as your nanny.  Ignoring prudent advice, going to the ER for non-emergencies, etc.  I don't think it's a class or cultural thing.  [/quote]

Op here, ok what is it then, if not a class or a cultural thing?[/quote]

Individual cognitive style. Lower IQ, learning/language disability, ADHD, who knows.

And I am not using those terms as an insult as some do on these boards. My younger son, the light of my heart, has low average IQ and learning disabilities. I am hopeful that as an adult he could follow very clear instructions like those you gave, even in a new country, but I don't know for sure. He is great with routines, struggles with new.

I'm sure she's a loving person, but as others have noted, do you think she could call an ambulance for your children if necessary? Call the police if someone was breaking in? Get all the kids out of the house if she saw a fire or smelled smoke? For some things you need someone who can think logically and quickly.[/quote]

Op here. I work from home full time, so I’m here. It’s a blessing and a curse. She does take them to the zoo, storytime, park, etc., but we don’t live in DC and are in an area where all of this stuff is in a 2-3 mile radius from our house. So I’m able to tolerate some of these issues more than I would if I was far away all day.

[b]I do think she could handle calling 911-they actually do answer in Spanish![/b]

Her issues are more with big picture administrative tasks-she seems to REALLY struggle there. With the immediate stuff right in front of her, she’s great. [/quote]

At some point this will catch up with her. Hopefully not at your kids' sake. [/quote]

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