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[quote=Anonymous]Pros of younger nanny:
Younger typically means more energy
more flexible in adapting to your parenting styles
fresh with kids -- less risk of burn out. 
more willing to take your kids outside
no family -- meaning kids that will need mom to stay home when they're sick

Cons of younger nanny:
less experience
might play on her phone more (though the older nanny could just as easily talk on her phone more)
Might want to find a teaching job in the next few years

Pros of older nanny:
more experience
grandmother quality

Cons of older nanny:
more set in her ways because of her experience
might not agree with your parenting styles 
typically less energy
more sensitive to cold weather (?) Will she want to take your kids outside as often as you want? 
might be close to getting burnt out from many years working with kids
will she be needed at home if her kids/grandchildren are sick? If they miss school because of a school day? 
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Overall, I'd be more inclined to go with the younger nanny, especially given the age of your younger one. But I know some women in their 60's who can run rings around me, so you never know. [/quote]

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