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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Where are these parks or playgrounds with all the nannies neglecting their charges?

In all honesty, I have never seen it but I don’t live in DC full time.

For what it’s worth, we have a fantastic nanny who everyone thinks is my kids grandma or mother because she looks like my kids.

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Well in the VA suburbs they can be frequently seen at parks in McLean and Arlington. They’re not necessarily all neglecting the kids but they definitely hang out in groups gossiping. [/quote]

I question if PP ever went to a park with nannies. They are always together talking and using their phones. Also when hiring a nanny I asked myself who are these people? Do I really want a short term student (au pair) responsible for my DC? Or an uneducated person from South America? Then if you are looking for someone with real qualifications it’s VERY expensive. [/quote]

You’re simply not the kind of parent who should use a nanny.

I work, but still spend plenty of time with my kids and don’t think there is anything wrong with an au pair or uneducated person taking care of them during the day.  I don’t really think it matters for young kids and then kids start elementary school.

I also don’t care if a nanny uses a phone at the playground.  I don’t want someone hovering over my kid and limiting their ability to play and learn life lessons.  Sure the nanny needs to make sure they don’t get majorly injured or leave the playground, but besides that who cares?

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