would you be mad at nanny?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why my charges are in highchairs or playpens if I have to leave the room, at least until they are 3-4. That, or they come in the bathroom and sing to me while facing the wall. I don't see a difference between what I would do at the house versus a public restroom. If I'm not willing to leave the child alone in a public restroom, why would I leave them alone in the house? Besides, my anecdotal evidence is that kids who are aware early of what goes on in a bathroom, have the opportunity to hear what goes on, and are allowed to flush potty train more easily and more quickly. Oh, and I also use it as an excuse for potty training/trained kids to try, so one less trip away from whatever they were doing

Uhm, because in a public place is not necessarily contained and there may be strangers around? Really you think a house is equally as dangerous as a public place? I mean, you say you continue this policy until 3-4, and I wouldn't leave my 3-4 year old alone in a public place, so...

Since children can be poisoned or otherwise hurt, no I don't see a difference in danger for young children. Once they are 4-5, they can stand quietly in a public bathroom for the 1 minute I need to pee, just like they are oblivious at home when I take 2 minutes to leave the room, pee and return. I've gone to the hospital to visit kids whose parents didn't secure them while their back was turned or they were out of the room; I don't treat safety with complacency.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, but if you were my nanny I would have to let you go. How you could lock yourself away from my child in the same house, unacceptable.

This is is m6 thought. Who leaves a child who isn't even 2 without securing the child safely?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why my charges are in highchairs or playpens if I have to leave the room, at least until they are 3-4. That, or they come in the bathroom and sing to me while facing the wall. I don't see a difference between what I would do at the house versus a public restroom. If I'm not willing to leave the child alone in a public restroom, why would I leave them alone in the house? Besides, my anecdotal evidence is that kids who are aware early of what goes on in a bathroom, have the opportunity to hear what goes on, and are allowed to flush potty train more easily and more quickly. Oh, and I also use it as an excuse for potty training/trained kids to try, so one less trip away from whatever they were doing

Uhm, because in a public place is not necessarily contained and there may be strangers around? Really you think a house is equally as dangerous as a public place? I mean, you say you continue this policy until 3-4, and I wouldn't leave my 3-4 year old alone in a public place, so...

Since children can be poisoned or otherwise hurt, no I don't see a difference in danger for young children. Once they are 4-5, they can stand quietly in a public bathroom for the 1 minute I need to pee, just like they are oblivious at home when I take 2 minutes to leave the room, pee and return. I've gone to the hospital to visit kids whose parents didn't secure them while their back was turned or they were out of the room; I don't treat safety with complacency.

It depends on the parent. As a parent, I would not be ok with my 4-5 year old standing near a stall while you pee. My kids go in the stall with me. Have them look away. A 2 year old should be put in a PNP or secure environment. However, there shouldn't be locks like that on doors at homes with young kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, but if you were my nanny I would have to let you go. How you could lock yourself away from my child in the same house, unacceptable.

This is is m6 thought. Who leaves a child who isn't even 2 without securing the child safely?

Good point. I would be concerned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is why my charges are in highchairs or playpens if I have to leave the room, at least until they are 3-4. That, or they come in the bathroom and sing to me while facing the wall. I don't see a difference between what I would do at the house versus a public restroom. If I'm not willing to leave the child alone in a public restroom, why would I leave them alone in the house? Besides, my anecdotal evidence is that kids who are aware early of what goes on in a bathroom, have the opportunity to hear what goes on, and are allowed to flush potty train more easily and more quickly. Oh, and I also use it as an excuse for potty training/trained kids to try, so one less trip away from whatever they were doing

Uhm, because in a public place is not necessarily contained and there may be strangers around? Really you think a house is equally as dangerous as a public place? I mean, you say you continue this policy until 3-4, and I wouldn't leave my 3-4 year old alone in a public place, so...

Since children can be poisoned or otherwise hurt, no I don't see a difference in danger for young children. Once they are 4-5, they can stand quietly in a public bathroom for the 1 minute I need to pee, just like they are oblivious at home when I take 2 minutes to leave the room, pee and return. I've gone to the hospital to visit kids whose parents didn't secure them while their back was turned or they were out of the room; I don't treat safety with complacency.

It depends on the parent. As a parent, I would not be ok with my 4-5 year old standing near a stall while you pee. My kids go in the stall with me. Have them look away. A 2 year old should be put in a PNP or secure environment. However, there shouldn't be locks like that on doors at homes with young kids.

I'm sorry, I work with large families. If I already have 2 children in the stall, I'm sure that a 5 year old can stand outside with the other 2-3 kids. I've done it several times.