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[quote=Anonymous]From another thread on Daycare vs Nannying someone posted 
"Daycare is more exhausting but the challenges are more rewarding. You get to actually use your degree. You see kids at different levels of development, group dynamics, build lesson plans, and its just more mentally challenging. [/b]You can "pretend" to do lesson plans as a nanny but it is so unnecessary and counter to child development anyway. Being a nanny can be great but don't play teacher for your own benefit, its silly and not what the job or child requires. "[b]

Is it just me? Maybe I'm sensitive but I find this a little offensive. Why am I just "playing" teacher? My plans for my charges are not pretend. They may be for a group of 2 or 3 but my goals are just as real as any daycares. 
Why is it counter to the child's development? And it would be way easier on me as a nanny if I just let the kids "run wild" ( of course not literally) rather than bother to plan educational activities.

I'm looking for parent and nanny opinions here. 
Do you plan or want planned educational activities? Do you think having a lesson plan is too much? 
I totally believe in child directed activity but I also know we need to lead/guide as well. [/quote]

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