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I get what you are trying to say, and I agree somewhat, but this is where your profession suffers from the lack of clear standards. A person who is perfectly bilingual (as in, can speak multiple languages on a requisite level of sophistication, and is able to teach that language) or plays a musical instrument and is able to teach it, in my mind is more of a governess or a tutor than a nanny.  When I want my child to learn languages or music, I don't think "nanny", I think "teacher", "tutor" or "governess."  I am with you on the special needs kids, but this puts you almost in a quasi-medical nurse category. Amazing cook? meh, kids just need healthy meals, foie gras is not needed.

It's not that I can't fathom paying someone $25/hr, it's that when I think of the service this person provides, I don't think "nanny."[/quote]

I completely agree with you. Not everyone recognizes the difference in the terms so I use the term nanny as all encompassing. For some people that's no more than a babysitter, for others its a multilingual piano teaching homeschooling governess. Its a bit insulting to the latter type of caregiver for someone to say anyone can do their job and nothing they do will make them worth $25/hour. [/quote]
But you see, I think the all-encompassing use of the word IS a problem.  Honestly, someone looking for a multilingual piano-playing caregiver is not looking for a nanny in their mind; nor do they likely want to have this sort of care on a 40-hr/week basis.  When people think of nannies, they usually have in mind a caregiver for small children tending mostly to their physical needs.  This is not to dump on caregivers of small children at all, it's an important and vital job.  It's just that it requires a different skill set vs. an educator type. [/quote]

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