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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nannies,

I am sometimes surprised at the posts that I see on here. This is just another one for the books!  Let me see if I get this correct

1. Parents have cameras in the house that are OBVIOUSLY positioned (assumption of risk).

2. Father comes downstairs on occasion to check on his kid and the nanny

3. Nanny has issues with father coming downstairs and watching her take care of his child.

Sadly, this is exactly the same situation that I am in in as well. I also work from home, and I want to make sure [b]my kid is ok, with a stranger[/b].  I have camera's in the house, so I don't have to 'hover' around constantly.  It is less of a trust thing for the nanny, as much as it is an extra pair of eyes on my child. [/quote]

To be honest, this is a problem.  If you feel that your nanny is a "stranger", nanny care is not for you. You've trusted her enough to take care of your child, and that shouldn't depend on your periodic checks.  A child under competent nanny care shouldn't need another pair of eyes on him.

I've looked for a trustworthy nanny for a long time.  I occasionally work from home but stay out of her way except to breastfeed my baby.  I would not hire anyone that I felt needed "an extra pair of eyes."  Some people don't feel comfortable with their child under the care of a single unrelated caretaker, and that's OK.  Group care is the answer in this case. [/quote]

Generally a nanny, especially a new nanny is a stranger.  He's probably coming down to eat or do other things.[/quote]

She's been there for almost a year, hardly a stranger. Again, if you feel that way about nannies, you should not be leaving your children in their care.

I agree dad is probably going about his day vs. checking on nanny.

I am a Nanny, and I still DO NOT get why cameras its a such big deal for some Nannies. Cameras are everywhere nowadays. Nanny please see this situation as you were a parent. This is the way I see it: If I were a parent I would like to check once in while that everything is OK at home. Or just to see my baby playing, signing, laughing for a second. How about an emergency? How about If a robber gets in the house if you don't get any chance to call 911?[/quote]

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