Police called on Nanny

[Anonymous]

https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/mom-calls-cops-on-nanny-sometimes-it-doesnt-take-a-99409399972.html

This is a perfect example of why people should mind their own business when out and about.

Unless you see a child being obviously mistreated by their caretaker, then one should simply stop looking for trouble.

Some people have nothing better to do than to stir the pot and cause drama.

I am all for the safety and welfare of ALL children since I am both a mother and a nanny.

Yet, even I acknowledge that boundaries must always be respected when it comes to others and how they treat their children.

[Anonymous]

I think there are a lot of eyes on known nannies. People like to catch them doing something they persevere as being wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think there are a lot of eyes on known nannies. People like to catch them doing something they persevere as being wrong.

I think you mean perceive, not persevere. Consult a dictionary so you know the meaning of both words.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think there are a lot of eyes on known nannies. People like to catch them doing something they persevere as being wrong.

I think you mean perceive, not persevere. Consult a dictionary so you know the meaning of both words.

Seriously? Go to bed Grouch.

[Anonymous]

Mom's fault for sleep training. How horrible to just let your infant cry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mom's fault for sleep training. How horrible to just let your infant cry.

I'll bet you let your kid just sleep on you, right? Go away Sanctimommy.

[Anonymous]

This is exactly my problem with the I saw your nanny posts and similar such attitudes when out and about. As if simply by virtue of being a nanny, every nosey adult is allowed to police me.

If you see a child being abused or endangered, of course say something, though posting on DCUM probably isn't the most effective course of action. But when it comes to things you just don't like or would do differently? Mind your business. You cannot possibly surmise the entire situation from a few minutes observation, and you really have no authority to say anything.

If you wouldn't call CPS or the police on a parent doing the same thing, it probably doesn't rise to the level of abuse/endangerment, and you're probably being a busybody.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is exactly my problem with the I saw your nanny posts and similar such attitudes when out and about. As if simply by virtue of being a nanny, every nosey adult is allowed to police me.

If you see a child being abused or endangered, of course say something, though posting on DCUM probably isn't the most effective course of action. But when it comes to things you just don't like or would do differently? Mind your business. You cannot possibly surmise the entire situation from a few minutes observation, and you really have no authority to say anything.

If you wouldn't call CPS or the police on a parent doing the same thing, it probably doesn't rise to the level of abuse/endangerment, and you're probably being a busybody.

I agree.

Let this story be an example to this.

I am appalled that someone actually got the police involved in something like this.

I have also seen postings on this forum from people who have seen things that they deem negligent or abusive, which could have been misconstrued or confused.

People are so quick to judge these days, especially when it comes to others who care for kids.

To get the police involved all the time is a waste of resources. Police need to be available for actual crimes. Not for people who have nothing better to do than to call out so called abusive nannies.

[Anonymous]

There are posts almost every week on the General Oarenting forum attempting to tell parents about a perceived danger to a child and they ALWAYS suggest that the culprit is a nanny. Most of them say "I'm so sorry if this was Grandma or Mom."