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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course all nannies want to know if there are cameras. [b]They all[/b] claim that they change their shirts in our living rooms or something. But as others have said, they forget it's not THEIR house, it's not THEIR private space. If they want privacy to pick a wedgie or change their shirt after being spit up on, that's what the bathroom is for.

[b]They all [/b]claim they're self-conscious knowing they're on camera - that they can't be as silly with the kids as they would be without cameras. So they're never silly with kids outside the house? Come on. I've sung to my babies walking through Costco, I taught my DD gymnastics at the playground, etc.

[b]They[/b] claim [b]they[/b] don't know what we're doing with the video. Um, we're watching it to make sure you're not beating our kids and not neglecting them for your phone or tv shows. We're watching it to make sure you're not letting the kids watch tv when we've told you they're not to, that you're reading to them after we've asked that you do. Our husbands aren't jacking off to the sight of you, and we're not sitting with our friends drinking beers, watching and laughing while you hula hoop with our toddler.

References are well and good, but they're not everything. [/quote]

1) Work on your tendency to stereotype. You do not know how "all" nannies feel, nor do you know their reasoning. You can only address specific opinions expressed here, and they do not represent the opinions of every nanny ever.

2) You clearly have very little respect for or trust in nannies, so might I suggest checking into childcare options with more oversight? No one is forcing you to use a nanny, which obviously makes you uncomfortable to the point you feel entitled to violate her by filming her in secret.[/quote]

It's not violating a nanny's privacy to film them in my house, which is their workplace. They should have no expectation of privacy except in the bathroom (or their bedroom also if live-in). [/quote]

Filming anyone in secret is a violation. It's wrong. You can quote the law, but the law has historically allowed lots of ditasteful things. It is legal for me to film you on my camera phone in public, but it'd probably piss you off if you caught me right? It is legal to film police officers, but they don't tend to love it. No one likes being filmed without their consent, and to do so secretly is a violation. It feels like an assault when you discover it. [/quote]

You know what is worse that that? A stranger you invited to your home and paid to take care of your little ones either not taken care of, yelled at, or otherwise treated badly. Even worse than that is that this kind of thing happening to your little ones for an extended period of time because kids lack communication skills and MB has no idea. This is a lot more common than you think. I'm not talking about not just abuse but halfway there. MBs looking at their phone while charges jump from stairs and break their leg. This is the real danger MBs are trying to avoid by having a nanny cam.My nannies are always ok with me with me working from home, and they were also ok with the camera. The plethora of nannies here who would "quit on the spot" really makes me question your integrity. You should know the big elephant issue MB is facing when she leaves her children with you. The big question-are you treating your charges with half the care you show when I'm around? For you to be so unrelenting in asking for complete privacy and being so disgusted with the potential aspect really makes me question your integrity and the quality of care you provide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLbbHdIw-0M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhOPoX9U6pQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVG04EG1ljY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O15UhEKLXtk

There is no shortage of footage like this. Nannies have a history of taking out their anger on helpless babies. What are you hiding? Why do you not understand MB's position? [/quote]

I understand your position. I'm not saying that I don't. I maintain that secretly filming someone is not a healthy or fair way to handle your fear. The way to handle that fear is choosing another type of care that makes you more comfortable. Because others have acted inappropriately doesn't mean that I will accept being treated like a potential criminal. That is absolutely ridiculous and not something generally encouraged in this country. I have absolutely no problem working with parents around, unannounced drop ins, whatever, but I will not tolerate being secretly filmed. Im sorry that makes me a terrible person in your eyes. We can agree to disagree and you can continue spying and I will work for employers that treat me with respect and decency.[/quote]

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