Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 23:58     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
Sorry, but if you were my nanny I would have to let you go. How you could lock yourself away from my child in the same house, unacceptable.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 23:44     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
No, because there should not be a lock like that with young kids.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 22:15     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
It was the Father's responsibility to know the door had a lock on the handle & that at any given time, something like this was bound to happen.
He should have thought ahead + had a key in case it did.

My Nanny family keeps an extra, spare key above the doors in the event their children lock the doors.
Your DadBoss should too.

If he seemed a bit annoyed, it should have been toward his child if anything.

You certainly were not at fault in any way, shape or form.
You did nothing wrong at all.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 17:36     Subject: Re:would you be mad at nanny?
Anonymous wrote:This is why my charges are in highchairs or playpens if I have to leave the room, at least until they are 3-4. That, or they come in the bathroom and sing to me while facing the wall. I don't see a difference between what I would do at the house versus a public restroom. If I'm not willing to leave the child alone in a public restroom, why would I leave them alone in the house? Besides, my anecdotal evidence is that kids who are aware early of what goes on in a bathroom, have the opportunity to hear what goes on, and are allowed to flush potty train more easily and more quickly. Oh, and I also use it as an excuse for potty training/trained kids to try, so one less trip away from whatever they were doing


Uhm, because in a public place is not necessarily contained and there may be strangers around? Really you think a house is equally as dangerous as a public place? I mean, you say you continue this policy until 3-4, and I wouldn't leave my 3-4 year old alone in a public place, so...
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 17:35     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
I might be annoyed, but just at the situation/not at you specifically.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 14:33     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
That happens with every kid. Surprised no one thought of it before the worst-case scenario came and happened.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 14:28     Subject: Re:would you be mad at nanny?
This is why my charges are in highchairs or playpens if I have to leave the room, at least until they are 3-4. That, or they come in the bathroom and sing to me while facing the wall. I don't see a difference between what I would do at the house versus a public restroom. If I'm not willing to leave the child alone in a public restroom, why would I leave them alone in the house? Besides, my anecdotal evidence is that kids who are aware early of what goes on in a bathroom, have the opportunity to hear what goes on, and are allowed to flush potty train more easily and more quickly. Oh, and I also use it as an excuse for potty training/trained kids to try, so one less trip away from whatever they were doing
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 14:14     Subject: Re:would you be mad at nanny?
Dad didn't even know there were locks on the door..
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 14:12     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
Anonymous wrote:No, we got rid of locks on the rooms that my kids might spend any time alone in after a similar incident.


I would not be annoyed if I was a parent and didn't know there was a lock there. I would be so thankful this happened during the day and when DH could fix it as opposed to some other time or during an emergency.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 14:03     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
No, we got rid of locks on the rooms that my kids might spend any time alone in after a similar incident.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 13:58     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
I wouldn't be mad at you, these things happen
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 13:53     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
No, not annoyed, frustrated at the situation yes but not annoyed. These things happen and if they didn't even know there was a lock on the door, how are you meant to know?
You are only human, try not to worry about it.
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 13:46     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
I'm sure he was mostly annoyed about having to leave work. Get some of those keys for these doors: https://www.amazon.com/Kwikset-Interior-Door-Emergency-Pack/dp/B007F35V1I/ref=pd_lpo_60_bs_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5WHD5NNPWXMF72WX2C3E
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 13:44     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
I might be annoyed, but I don't think I'd be mad. Especially if I, the parent, didn't even realize there was a lock on the door. Stuff happens!
Anonymous
Post 01/25/2017 13:24     Subject: would you be mad at nanny?
Yesterday while caring for my 20 month old charge, I stepped outside of his playroom for literally less than a minute to use the bathroom, and he shut the door and locked himself inside. I immediately tried every trick to unlock the door to no avail. After about 2 minutes, I called his dad, who luckily owns his own business 10 minutes away, and he was able to get there in 10 mins. It took him aboit 15 minutes to get in. I feel terrible because the child was hysterical and dad had to calm him down, causing to be home even longer. The dad said he didn't even know there was a lock, but he still seemed a little annoyed. Honestly it was just a freak accident, but I feel awful.