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[quote=Anonymous]I'd come at this a little differently OP, given that you've had a good history with the nanny thus far.  I'd talk to her and take this general approach:

"Jane, I'm realizing that as little Bobby is getting older and more adventurous we have to figure out how to support that, while also ensuring that you know what we are or are not comfortable with.  I think we should line up some things that are ok for Bobby to use (and we'll talk with him about what we're putting aside) and then be clear about what is off limits.  I am sure this would make your life easier and it will help us not worry too."

Then you and your husband figure out how to challenge/engage/stimulate your kid, how to be clear about what is off limits (within reason - don't obsess about every little thing), and set them both up for success.

So the bamboo that's been cut should be great fodder to play with for a while (by the way - bamboo is relentless - it will grow back in no time), put out cardboard, put out some old/dull/authorized tools for them to play with.  Get some rope and twine they can use.  Find an age appropriate book with instructions for building things.  Give him a shovel and an area where he can dig.  Find things you can provide and say yes to - which will make putting other things off limits much easier.

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