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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok, tide shifting! This is why I asked...

I'm a little surprised that someone would be "furious" at this request, but point well taken about putting either the nanny or the MB/DB in awkward situation if they prefer to refuse.

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NP here and I would be furious at the request, too.  I am the kind of person who hates to say no to anyone.  People always say, "It doesn't hurt to ask" but my position is "it doesn't hurt YOU to ask - it hurts me like hell to have to say no".  Plus I think it is insulting to the nanny - I am sure she has her days full with her current charge/charges and even asking is implying that she could do it.

Lastly, I would not want my child to feel second best to the nanny and that is what you child would be.  Her loyalty, love and concern are for her charge and not your child.  [/quote]

If you hate to say no to anyone, that's your own issue.  It's much easier and healthier to learn to set boundaries than to stew in silent fury.  [/quote]

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