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I feel your pain to an extent myself. I love how parents say NO screen time while the nanny is there, yet they have tons of video games and dvr recorded cartoons. Something tells me the TV or video games are only the devil when the nanny's around while the parents stick them there when they actually have to be responsible for their own kids. Double standard, yes I think so. Not saying they should always watch TV, but at least give them an hour a day to give the nanny a break. [/quote]

OP here... I am perfectly okay with not allowing screen time.  I didn't grow up with that stuff and I am full of ideas to take the place of tv and video games.  I also have the same issue where tv, video games, junk food, etc are forbidden when I'm around, but as soon as the parents step in the door all the children have to do is whimper and they get all of the above.  It just makes it harder for me to enforce those rules and for them to accept them if there is no consistency.

Also... in reading responses in this and other threads, I think it's quite sad how accusatory some of the responses are, and quite telling of the general relationship between nannies and parents.  We are not supposed to be opponents, we are supposed to listen to and support each other and be somewhat understanding of frustrations that come with being a nanny or a parent.  A lot of animosity and defensiveness here, from myself included.  Just interesting.[/quote]

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