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Hiring someone to look after your kids is no small thing. You want them to be responsible and keep your children safe. After all, you’re putting some of the most important people in your life in their hands.
But this Redditor says her family’s nanny is a little different, describing the 21-year-old as a “ball of chaos.” She plans plenty of fun activities for the kids, including throwing a birthday party for the dog, yet has also called in sick just 20 minutes before the school day ended.
Her husband thinks they need someone more responsible, while she adores their nanny and refuses to let her go.
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The man wants to fire the family’s 21-year-old nanny because he thinks she is too chaotic
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His wife, however, adores her and refuses to let her go
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Most readers thought the nanny showed some red flags and agreed that the husband should also have a say in who cares for their children
A few others, however, thought she sounded fun and like a great fit for the family
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StarCrossedFriday 1 hour ago
This is tricky, but...I do think it would be unfair to fire her without at least explaining his issues to her. If the kids love her, and she goes out of her way to get things they need/plan fun trips, that's worth a lot too. I had a nanny when I was about 7 to 9, an older woman who would literally give me and my brother toast with salted butter as a snack after school every single time, and only ever took us out to run errands for herself or visit her friends, talking for hours while we just had to sit there. I would have absolutely loved to have this nanny, although a bit more structure might be advisable.
Ge Po 39 minutes ago
My question here would be: how are the kids behaving otherwise? Do they treat other people (and each other) with respect and consideration? Do they have a healthy amount of self respect also? Do they accept boundaries and do they know how to set them for themselves? Do they know what's safe to do and what's dangerous? Are they honest and know how to apologize? Do they say it when something is bothering them instead of lashing out? About the danger of selling stuff to stranger from the side walk while the nanny sits right beside them: Where I live, it's normal that kids tell their parents/caretakers where they plan on going and walk or bike there by themselves. Especially 11 year olds. If we ever hear of any misconduct, it's way, way more often the football coach, swim teacher, some 'friendly' neighbour, family member or - friend who was the perpetrator.
StarCrossedFriday 1 hour ago
This is tricky, but...I do think it would be unfair to fire her without at least explaining his issues to her. If the kids love her, and she goes out of her way to get things they need/plan fun trips, that's worth a lot too. I had a nanny when I was about 7 to 9, an older woman who would literally give me and my brother toast with salted butter as a snack after school every single time, and only ever took us out to run errands for herself or visit her friends, talking for hours while we just had to sit there. I would have absolutely loved to have this nanny, although a bit more structure might be advisable.
Ge Po 39 minutes ago
My question here would be: how are the kids behaving otherwise? Do they treat other people (and each other) with respect and consideration? Do they have a healthy amount of self respect also? Do they accept boundaries and do they know how to set them for themselves? Do they know what's safe to do and what's dangerous? Are they honest and know how to apologize? Do they say it when something is bothering them instead of lashing out? About the danger of selling stuff to stranger from the side walk while the nanny sits right beside them: Where I live, it's normal that kids tell their parents/caretakers where they plan on going and walk or bike there by themselves. Especially 11 year olds. If we ever hear of any misconduct, it's way, way more often the football coach, swim teacher, some 'friendly' neighbour, family member or - friend who was the perpetrator.
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