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[quote=Anonymous]I'm interviewing for positions, and many families are saying that they don't use any form of discipline.  When I bring up the subject, it's easy to tell that there's no praise or recognition when a child does as requested, nor are there any repercussions or discussion with a child who chooses to behave in a socially unacceptable manner.  I'm quite clear that I treat tantrums and meltdowns very differently, as I see a meltdown as a failure on my part to recognize the signs of an overwhelmed child.  I don't believe in being punitive, I will never be physical as puishment, but when a parent tells me that I'm not allowed to tell their child no and not allowed to set any consequences, I can't go any farther with an interview.  There are tons of discipline methods available, and the best (imo) are the ones that teach children that they can control themselves.  But I wonder how those children can function, with a nanny, within the family, out in public, at school.  It makes no sense to me.

Are there any parents willing to weigh in who don't allow the nanny to use any form of discipline?  Nannies, have you worked for any families who don't discipline, and how did it work?[/quote]

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