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Anonymous wrote:Wow, lots of 'interesting' comments. But here is a thought related to the main topic. Does phone use make you less likely to choose a nanny over daycare? In daycare, I would think that it would be easier to monitor (inappropriate) usage by employees.

I worked on a day care center while I college. If you only knew!

Honestly, as a center director, this isn't easy. The teachers are in their rooms without me, taking walks without me, at the playground without me. So I can't know if a teacher is on the phone all, some, a little or never during the day when they are working. And I've had it all different ways: I've written plenty of employees up who are texting or making phone calls while in ratio/supervising. I've also had teachers really frustrated by another teacher who is on the phone too much, which is actuallyl good because then I can "catch" a teacher on the phone and deal with it. It's the hidden use that is hard to deal with!

But, no, not all preschools/centers have teachers on the phones, just like not all nannies and parents are on the phones while with kids!

Anonymous wrote:Wow, some really disparaging comments about "younger nannies" here. I am a "younger nanny", and I am NEVER on my phone while I'm with my charge unless I am checking the time, taking pictures of my charge to send to parents, or communicating with her parents. It's up to the nanny to set and maintain phone boundaries. Please don't believe that every "young nanny" is constantly on her phone and ignoring your children. That said, I find it abhorrent that some nannies/mothers DO spend so much time staring at their phones in the presence of their charges/children. It drives me nuts. I hate this culture of screen addiction.

I agree - not all young nannies on on their phones all the time - but most of them. You are a true gem if you are not.

Wow, some really disparaging comments about "younger nannies" here. I am a "younger nanny", and I am NEVER on my phone while I'm with my charge unless I am checking the time, taking pictures of my charge to send to parents, or communicating with her parents. It's up to the nanny to set and maintain phone boundaries. Please don't believe that every "young nanny" is constantly on her phone and ignoring your children. That said, I find it abhorrent that some nannies/mothers DO spend so much time staring at their phones in the presence of their charges/children. It drives me nuts. I hate this culture of screen addiction.

My nanny was on the phone constantly. She wasn't always like that but she got too comfortable on the job. I fired her and am so happy about the decision.

The new nanny does not take things for granted, my kid gets read to and the new nanny does not nap when my kids sleep but tidies up all the toys.

I hope my old nanny is happy at her new job which is an in-home daycare. She said she was going to be doing yoga there while the kids napped 3-5 hours a day. I can't wait to see how fit she is when we meet up in a few weeks. My house is so clean and organized because the new nanny spends all her time working (with breaks which I feel are reasonable) instead of laying around on her phone all day. It's a win win for all. Sometimes you have to change things up once in a while.

Anonymous wrote:Wow, lots of 'interesting' comments. But here is a thought related to the main topic. Does phone use make you less likely to choose a nanny over daycare? In daycare, I would think that it would be easier to monitor (inappropriate) usage by employees.

I worked on a day care center while I college. If you only knew!

Wow, lots of 'interesting' comments. But here is a thought related to the main topic. Does phone use make you less likely to choose a nanny over daycare? In daycare, I would think that it would be easier to monitor (inappropriate) usage by employees.

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Anonymous wrote:Phones are here to stay. Get used to them.

No one is taking phones away, Dear. But they have no place at work. Use your phone to take pics of your charge, text the parents or make play dates, pediatrician spots, anything for the child and then put them away. Check your personal stuff on your own time.

You are working.

Are you ever on your phone while at work? Of course you are!

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No, I honestly am not. I call home and check messages on my lunch. I simply do not have the time and am dedicated to my job. Same with our wonderful nanny.
You are a silly little girl to think others are as childish as you are.

Calling a female over the age of 18 a girl is as insulting as calling a black man a boy.

No, it is not the same. However, PP meant to insult you. And I am going to call you an idiot and just so we are clear - I mean to insult you. You are an idiot - get off your phone and do your job!

You are an adorable moron.

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Anonymous wrote:Phones are here to stay. Get used to them.

No one is taking phones away, Dear. But they have no place at work. Use your phone to take pics of your charge, text the parents or make play dates, pediatrician spots, anything for the child and then put them away. Check your personal stuff on your own time.

You are working.

Are you ever on your phone while at work? Of course you are!

Hi
No, I honestly am not. I call home and check messages on my lunch. I simply do not have the time and am dedicated to my job. Same with our wonderful nanny.
You are a silly little girl to think others are as childish as you are.

Calling a female over the age of 18 a girl is as insulting as calling a black man a boy.

No, it is not the same. However, PP meant to insult you. And I am going to call you an idiot and just so we are clear - I mean to insult you. You are an idiot - get off your phone and do your job!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Phones are here to stay. Get used to them.

No one is taking phones away, Dear. But they have no place at work. Use your phone to take pics of your charge, text the parents or make play dates, pediatrician spots, anything for the child and then put them away. Check your personal stuff on your own time.

You are working.

Are you ever on your phone while at work? Of course you are!

Hi
No, I honestly am not. I call home and check messages on my lunch. I simply do not have the time and am dedicated to my job. Same with our wonderful nanny.
You are a silly little girl to think others are as childish as you are.

Calling a female over the age of 18 a girl is as insulting as calling a black man a boy.

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Anonymous wrote:Phones are here to stay. Get used to them.

No one is taking phones away, Dear. But they have no place at work. Use your phone to take pics of your charge, text the parents or make play dates, pediatrician spots, anything for the child and then put them away. Check your personal stuff on your own time.

You are working.

Are you ever on your phone while at work? Of course you are!

No, I honestly am not. I call home and check messages on my lunch. I simply do not have the time and am dedicated to my job. Same with our wonderful nanny.
You are a silly little girl to think others are as childish as you are.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Phones are here to stay. Get used to them.

No one is taking phones away, Dear. But they have no place at work. Use your phone to take pics of your charge, text the parents or make play dates, pediatrician spots, anything for the child and then put them away. Check your personal stuff on your own time.

You are working.

Are you ever on your phone while at work? Of course you are!

Anonymous wrote:Phones are here to stay. Get used to them.

No one is taking phones away, Dear. But they have no place at work. Use your phone to take pics of your charge, text the parents or make play dates, pediatrician spots, anything for the child and then put them away. Check your personal stuff on your own time.

You are working.

Anonymous wrote:One of the reasons having an older nanny is great - she is not addicted to her phone. She watched my child closely and actually plays with her in the park and other public places.

I agree with you ,my nanny is 60 she's is wonderful.

Phones are here to stay. Get used to them.

I think you have to consider the child's age as well as the environment. If we are talking about babies and toddlers then it's unacceptable for the nanny to be on the phone while the child might potentially fall or put something in his mouth and choke. For school age kids, they like to play by themself or their age group then I think the nanny can be on phone or chat with friends but make sure to check on the kids constently and also consider how safe the environment is.