Exactly, PP. It's so rude.

I am dealing with the same thing, she needs to should respect the person that's taking care of her children point blank period!

Anonymous wrote:And it makes us think that you MB'S/DB'S don't like us and that you are above us. It is also really awkward to wait to be spoken to, trust me on that. It isn't a nice feeling.

I do the same thing to my DH. As our nanny has observed on multiple occasions.

Anonymous wrote:That may be so PP but all it takes is a quick smile and hello at the nanny before talking to the kids. There is no excuse for rudeness and takes no effort to do that one simple gesture. I am shocked to be honest that this happens. Very rude.

Someone has to get the first hi. It's my kids. It's not like I talk to my kids for 5 minutes before saying hi to the nanny. FWIW, I think I do actually say "hi everyone, how was your day?" It's just clear that I'm talking to my DD mostly when I say it.

I agree with PP. Personally, I would quit if my MB/DB shushed me. Completely unacceptable and you must not stand for it.

to the poster who waits for the father to put the kids to bed before leaving-you're enabling that behavior by hanging around. i would start leaving and then follow up by sending a text with the info/update or whatever about the kids. if he asks why the change, tell him that you have things to do when off the clock and hope they enjoy the bedtime routine as a family.