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[quote=Anonymous]13:25: I will be relocating around July-August of 2014 either to the Boston metro or DC metro area near Silver Spring, MD. I have worked for a lesbian couple before and would love to do so again. Do you have any suggestions for finding GLBT couples in particular who might be looking for nannies?

14:22: I am not sure yet whether I will end up in the DC or Boston area as it will depend on whether my partner obtains the job he is applying for but if I am in DC I will be on the Maryland side, probably in or near Silver Spring.

Others: I can certainly understand the hesitation, although I think a lot of it is due to stereotypes and assumptions rather than actual data. I was raised by a very nurturing father and I believe that played a part in me becoming nurturing myself.

I think it's definitely great if parents have the ability to test drive any nanny and observe them interacting with their children before hiring them. It's unfortunate that there are nannies out there who do not give there charges the best care possible. So I think regardless of gender, it is perfectly reasonable for parents to be cautious about who they are hiring to care for their child. However, as 14:50 notes, once the child has become familiar with and bonded with the nanny, it is no longer a "strange man" or "strange woman" changing their diapers and providing care for them, it is someone they love and trust and it is up to that caregiver not to betray that trust. That went a bit long, but my main point is that I understand that a parent might be wary of a new caregiver, but I'd hope the gender of the caregiver isn't the only thing they consider. [/quote]

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