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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just find it so upsetting when nannies view children like commodities to make money of off. I mean, if you are a nanny (or parent, or any decent person really) shouldn't you care about children enough to WANT to help if there is a five year old alone in front of the school? Isn't it about being a good community member, same as a parent would do in this situation for a neighbor?

I do understand not wanting to give the impression that you will offer extra services for free and you could worry that it would become just one of many future demands, but that shouldn't happen if you are comfortable with your NF and could let them know. Not like its any extra work to have the kid dropped off, already ready for the day, and walk to school with you. Seems very petty to ask for $3-5 extra; that said as an MB I would probably offer it in this situation. But I would pay it myself, not ask the neighbor family to, because again it seems very petty to ask.  [/quote]

I think the nannies on this board are a particular egregious breed. Having said that, I think the type of thinking you have is very dangerous for nannies because it is not "no extra work." There is extra work. If the girl is supposed to come to your house but is for some reason late, your charge might be late. The kids might fight. The girl might forget something at home. She may need help tying her shoelaces. There are so many issues that can come up and it should definitely be considered extra work. The MBs who find it "so upsetting" and not understanding from other people's perspectives can be very hard to work for and produce these bitter nannies with bad experiences and are always watching their backs.

I do not think that anyone mentioned being paid an outrageous amount of money. As the MB who posted above, I meant to say that the OP should pay the $3-5, not the girl's father.

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