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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Pretty sure I could never get away with this, but oh how I'd love I require an IQ of 130 or above for nanny candidates (yes, I get that this is ridiculous).

I just want someone who is smart - actually intelligent, quick-witted, able to problem solve independently, and find creative solutions. We've had some lovely nannies over the past eight years - bright, good with the kids, great at making the right call - but the majority of candidates (and sadly, some of our shorter term nannies) just don't seem that bright. Very warm, very loving, very capable of following directions, but needing EVERY SINGLE RULE outlined for them for every variation on a routine.  Where are the critical thinking skills? Where is the ability to analyze the situation, adapt, and apply what you already know in order to reach a conclusion?

I realize I'll get flamed for this post. So be it. Just wondering if there are other parents out there who find themselves wishing for the same.

(For what it's worth, our smartest nanny was a high school grad with no further education. Brilliant young woman and just a gem. Hated school cause she disagreed so much with her professors that she couldn't stand biting her tongue and instead decided to pursue her own path. Super smart, super awesome nanny...who moved four hours away.)[/quote][/quote]

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