If the children are toddlers, the nannies should absolutely NOT be texting when they are on outings with their charges. Young children need close supervision and if I heard my toddler got up during story time and wandered off in the library while my nanny was texting, I would consider that a fireable offense.

Nannies should also never be texting or checking their phones when at the park, zoo, or anywhere where kids could wander off or be taken.

That said, at home, especially during nap time or meals, I don't have a problem with a nanny texting or checking email.

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Anonymous wrote:What is the big deal OP? I prefer nanny to back off and text to show DCs that there are other things going on in life besides them. Most people can text quickly and keep it moving. If you are at the park, you don't have to be constantly engaging my kid... text if you want.

OP here - these were all toddlers who do need constant supervision when out of the house. The nannies should have been engaged in listening to the librarian to set an example to their charges and act interested in the book being read. They texted for the entire 35 minute story time so they were not texting a response quickly. All the mothers were listening and engaged - I was the only nanny who was not texting during this "class". If you don't think this makes nannies look bad, you are mistaken.

I simply don't believe this. Unless you asked every single person, you cannot say without a doubt who is a mom and who is a nanny. People think I am the mother of my charge all the time. Constantly. They comment on features we share!

OP here - I know all the nannies and mothers in this group - we have all been in story time together all summer - and I can absolutely say who is a mom and who is a nanny. All of the nannies but me were texting and all of the mothers were engaged and listening with their children.

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Anonymous wrote:What is the big deal OP? I prefer nanny to back off and text to show DCs that there are other things going on in life besides them. Most people can text quickly and keep it moving. If you are at the park, you don't have to be constantly engaging my kid... text if you want.

OP here - these were all toddlers who do need constant supervision when out of the house. The nannies should have been engaged in listening to the librarian to set an example to their charges and act interested in the book being read. They texted for the entire 35 minute story time so they were not texting a response quickly. All the mothers were listening and engaged - I was the only nanny who was not texting during this "class". If you don't think this makes nannies look bad, you are mistaken.

I simply don't believe this. Unless you asked every single person, you cannot say without a doubt who is a mom and who is a nanny. People think I am the mother of my charge all the time. Constantly. They comment on features we share!

Anonymous wrote:What is the big deal OP? I prefer nanny to back off and text to show DCs that there are other things going on in life besides them. Most people can text quickly and keep it moving. If you are at the park, you don't have to be constantly engaging my kid... text if you want.

OP here - these were all toddlers who do need constant supervision when out of the house. The nannies should have been engaged in listening to the librarian to set an example to their charges and act interested in the book being read. They texted for the entire 35 minute story time so they were not texting a response quickly. All the mothers were listening and engaged - I was the only nanny who was not texting during this "class". If you don't think this makes nannies look bad, you are mistaken.

Anonymous wrote:Well, it would depend on the age group of the charges involved.

If they were say....aged 4 and older, I wouldn't say it was a problem as long as the children were being quite and were listening to the story-telling. One can text AND also make sure her charge is on his/her best behavior.

For a younger child however, I think it would be much more difficult to text since younger children require much more supervision.

1) OP wrote that the children were all toddlers.
2) It is rude to the adult reading and leading the group to text in front of him/her.

Anonymous wrote:I totally agree that no nanny should text when on the clock. I mean, since all the parents present are either texting or simply ignoring their kids, all nannies need to be standing ready to not only care for their charges but also to be the unpaid, unacknowledged caregivers for all the children present...oh. Wait. Is that expectation maybe just slightly stupid and unrealistic?

I have never texted when I was working so the expectation is absolutely not unrealistic. And by definition, not doing something unnecessary when working cannot be "stupid".

Although it may be hard for you to understand - not all of us are addicted to our cell phones.

I hate seeing nannies texting constantly as well. It makes them look like ridiculous teenagers and is very unprofessional. They have lunch times and nap times to check their emails - there is no reason that they should be texting while watching children.

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Anonymous wrote:I HATE to see nannies texting all the time as well. These women have no idea how ridiculous they look engrossed and folded over this tiny device.

+ 1 Especially the bigger nannies.

I need to get a bigger phone.

Well, it would depend on the age group of the charges involved.

If they were say....aged 4 and older, I wouldn't say it was a problem as long as the children were being quite and were listening to the story-telling. One can text AND also make sure her charge is on his/her best behavior.

For a younger child however, I think it would be much more difficult to text since younger children require much more supervision.

What is the big deal OP? I prefer nanny to back off and text to show DCs that there are other things going on in life besides them. Most people can text quickly and keep it moving. If you are at the park, you don't have to be constantly engaging my kid... text if you want.

While I don't think it's realistic to ask an adult to go all day without even looking at their phone. Some previous posters say it's okay during break, but that makes no sense because every nanny I know doesn't get breaks. I do use my phone some during work hours. Usually during nap when I hang out in the Little's room to make sure they actually sleep and I periodically check my phone during the day or if I hear it go off. My MB has never said anything to me about it but she knows I only accept calls in emergencies and I maybe get 5 texts during most days. I think like most things that it's fine in moderation.

I totally agree that no nanny should text when on the clock. I mean, since all the parents present are either texting or simply ignoring their kids, all nannies need to be standing ready to not only care for their charges but also to be the unpaid, unacknowledged caregivers for all the children present...oh. Wait. Is that expectation maybe just slightly stupid and unrealistic?

Anonymous wrote:I HATE to see nannies texting all the time as well. These women have no idea how ridiculous they look engrossed and folded over this tiny device.

+ 1 Especially the bigger nannies.

I HATE to see nannies texting all the time as well. These women have no idea how ridiculous they look engrossed and folded over this tiny device.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree 100%. These nannies are babysitters.

There you go with those arbitrary distinctions again. ALL nannies are babysitters, they just choose a fancier title. Get a degree/liscense in nannying and then make your arguement...oh wait, there is no such thing.

You are a tiresome troll. And I certainly would never respond (with a straight face) to anyone who cannot spell the words "argument" or "license".