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[quote=Anonymous]It always annoys me when parents themselves are annoyed that their nanny gets to rest during the children's nap time.

Since they are paying their nanny an hourly wage, they want to make sure they stretch that dollar even if it means they will have a burned out nanny.

I have met parents who say that during nap times, X amount of chores must be completed.

Personally, I think the time is best spent for the nanny taking a break to prepare for the later part of the day. A refreshed nanny is the kind of nanny I would want caring for my child. Not a tired and cranky nanny who spent the past few hours doing the wash, the dishes, the vacuuming and taking out the trash.

I understand parents expecting the house to be in good order when they come home. No parents wants to come home to a chaotic, home in disarray.

Common sense dictates that the nanny pick up any toys played with, wash any dishes dirtied and clean up after herself as well.

Other than that, remember that even if your child is sleeping, that is no guarantee that he will stay asleep for the entire 2-3 hrs. When if he awakens due to a nightmare? When if there is a fire or natural disaster?? An intruder? Or a loud noise from outside wakes him up??

There are too many variables to mention, but my point being is that a child napping is much different than the lunch/coffee/cigarette breaks that other jobs offer.

Because the nanny is fully responsible ALL day.[/quote]

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