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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]LOL at the delusional nanny who thinks she is less replaceable than an ER physician. Nannies are unskilled labor. [/quote]

I don’t know what comment you’re “lol” ing about but do you really think there is no skill involved in being a nanny?  No talent?  Truly anyone - male, female, young, old - can do it?  Do you think college degrees in Early Childhood education are ridiculous and worthless?

I’m honestly asking.  You post here a lot with such contempt for nannies that I’m curious as to the extent. [/quote]

+1. I’m curious, too.  So much contempt for nannies. [/quote]

I don’t have contempt for nannies and I don’t think any random person can necessarily be a good nanny. I do think the nannies on this board can be ridiculous and I see a lot of entitlement and proclamations about the “profession”.  I think a good nanny requires a very special person, one who has a particular disposition, aptitude, patience, and caring. Nonetheless, I would still characterize it as unskilled labor. There is no barrier to entry. It is not a regulated title or profession. Further, not all nannies have a degree in ECE. I would wager that MOST do not. I know several people who majored in ECE and it did not appear to be a rigorous course of study. I do think it certainly adds value when compared with those without that education. Perhaps you should lobby for a professional organization to make it a minimum standard and requirement for those who want to call themselves a nanny. I don’t think it will happen.[/quote]

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