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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a pretty great and experienced nanny who is against any toddler watching TV at all.  She was hoping we would wait until DD was 4 or 5.  We have waited until DD turned two but now want to introduce a few programs to her.  Nanny has asked us NOT to let her watch on actual big TV (we only have the one in the living room) but rather let her watch on our laptops which we then take to work with us.  Nanny said she doesn't want DD asking her to watch TV all day or throw a tantrum because she can't watch TV.

Does this seem the best way to handle it?  [/quote]

I think it's pretty easy to get through a day of no TV with a big TV being in the house and without tantrums. She could just as easily have a fit about the laptops. 2 is beyond the out of sight out of mind aspect. Children are pretty good at understanding  boundaries and rules related to certain caregivers. [b]I could understand the  point being made if she was against all screens from a developmental stand point.
But she's not and it sounds to me that she may not be as "experienced" as she claims.[/b]

If you want to try it try it., but I don't think this is a mark of wisdom, experience, or being good nor do I think it's her attempting to be controlling.[/quote]

OP here and our nanny IS against all screens until a child is in elementary school.  We don't agree and want to allow our child some limited screen time when with us.

But if it makes you feel better to try to put down our nanny - go ahead.  I know what I know and she is a gem in all ways.  
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