nanny cam or not?

I don't see why trust should not go both ways: you trust your nanny, and she trusts your good intentions and does not prohibit you from sneaking on your baby playing during the day over the internet while you are in the office... isn't it natural to miss you little one and to check at him from time to time while outside? why does it mean not trusting your nanny??? of course, cameras should not be hidden

True - and for having them in school classrooms as suggested.... Perfect way to show parents how their dc acts/performs/achieves/contributes....etc.sometimes at conference time, there's that one parent and you think, if only they could SEE little Billy in the classroom...

In a couple of positions I would have welcomed a nanny cam so my employers could see how hard I worked.

Roses I am a teacher and would be fine with that. I have nothing to hide. I tell parents hey can (descreetly) come watch absolutely anytime as long as theydont let the children see them so they aren't distracted.

If someone were watching to check up on me I'd be anxious and feel horrible that they didn't trust me but to see their kids and what I'm teaching them.... Absolutely fine by me!

I've worked (as a nanny) with a nanny cam (in US I have to say - but would agree to it anywhere). It was very strange at first, but had discussed with my employers that I am human and have bad (hormonal) days where i may be less tolerant/more snappy than usual (though tbf i bring that up at all interviews anyhow). My first 'oh for goodness sake will you stop hitting your sister' moment was a bit worrying but after that we were all fine.

HOWEVER the nanny cam was put in so the parents could view live what the children were doing, not to check up on me.
If you want to check up on your nanny the time has come to end it. If you just want to see your child during the day it may be worth sounding out your current nanny first. Many (including myself) would wonder if you suspected some form of abuse or fraudulent behaviour rather than something less sinsister.

cool could extend it to schools and we could check out our beautifully behaved darling children undertaking their equally interesting and challenging work.

Glad some people agree with me... Nannycams are at least portrayed to be be quite common place in the US - consider those US News Clips you can find online.

Nannycams are bigger in the US (where I am from), however, nannies are typically aware of them.

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I agree with NannyNick - Nannycam's are bigger in America surely - I watched Maury on Maternity Leave

However- I know a family (here in the uk) who have a nannycam but openly discussed it with prospective nannies. It's live, they can pop on at work anytime and see their kids at play. Any nanny uncomfortable with it they completely understood it just wasn't the Job for them. They found someone who didn't mind it. They are all seemingly happy.

I was really shocked at first, but then saw that a nursery local to me has live webcams going in their rooms and parents get a password to log on and they can go on and see their child at nursery at anytime. So, maybe she found a nanny who previously worked in a nursery like that.

Oddly, I loved the idea f it on a nursery bubwS weird about it with a nanny. Bu I guess it's similar... Different strokes/different folks

Agree with strix
Same circs
WTF nannynick?

Oi Nick,

"Think you may get better response posting on a message board designed for those in the United States.
Most of us on here are in the UK, where covert surveillance within a private home would not be the norm. "

WTF was that about????

Strix (US Citizen, UK resident)

OP,
I completely agree that if you need a nanny cam, you need a new nanny and should just skip the filming stage.

quite

If I was a nanny I would not work for an employer who suggested this

I agree with MoonUnit - why would you leave your child with someone you dont trust?

Maybe they want a nannycam to spy on the parents

my goodness. choose a nanny you trust. or use a nursery. not a good thought process. the relationship has to be based on trust.

If you want a camera because you think your nanny is up to no good then you need to get rid of the nanny. If they were to cause harm to your child, would you feel better because you had it on camera?

In the UK you would to make the nanny aware that you have a camera or you risk lots of legal problems. You cannot use any covert evidence as part of a case for dismissal so really a nanny-cam could be more of a curse than a blessing. You may have evidence that your nanny is endangering your children but you can't use it as you can't sack her without hard evidence that would stand up.

why do you want one?

you obv have concerns

what's the story, deemee?

My thoughts are if you need a camera then there is already a breakdown in the trust relationship! Not a good situation

Think you may get better response posting on a message board designed for those in the United States.
Most of us on here are in the UK, where covert surveillance within a private home would not be the norm.

Even if the nanny consented, what happens if you log on to have a look just as your child has decided to throw a tantrum?