Nanny Camera

[Anonymous]

Not really, PP. There isn't anything ethically wrong with cameras, whether they are hidden or not. Many employers have cameras in their buildings. They don't show new employees where they are. There are cameras in all kinds of public places and there isn't anything deceitful because no one gives you a tour of their locations.

I get it. Nannies don't like them. I don't like the ones at my work either. But security is important and if a parent feels the need to have a camera, then they should get one.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here. I have no problem with nanny cams. I completely understand why parents use the. Undisclosed surveillance is unethical, though. Disclosure will deter subpar/abusive nannies from applying so there is no added benefit to hiding the presence of your cams. If you can't afford full coverage for your entire home then Nanny Deb's advice is spot on, your nanny can't avoid a camera if she does not know its location or when it will be live. You have the ability to handle the nanny cam with full honesty without compromising your ethical standards or quality of care.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not really, PP. There isn't anything ethically wrong with cameras, whether they are hidden or not. Many employers have cameras in their buildings. They don't show new employees where they are. There are cameras in all kinds of public places and there isn't anything deceitful because no one gives you a tour of their locations.

I get it. Nannies don't like them. I don't like the ones at my work either. But security is important and if a parent feels the need to have a camera, then they should get one.

They should also be ready when their working relationship with a good nanny goes down the tubes when she finds out they never disclosed the use of camera monitoring. Just tell the nanny that you have one. What is the big deal about not discosimg this?