NANNY or NOT?
@littlerayray77 (254)
United States
July 1, 2008 4:57pm CST
I don't ever want a stranger taking care of our baby when we are out. What do you guys do when you want to go out?
I personally prefer my parents watching her..
Have you ever hired a stranger to come and watch your kid(s)???
How do you feel about it?
I totally wouldn't do it ever.
4 responses
@jashley1 (746)
• United States
1 Jul 08
Hello,
You are very blessed to have that option. I wish sometimes that any family were down here with us so we could have that option of parents or even relatives watching our children for us (we have three). I can't remember when we had our last date - our oldest is almost 5 - I mean without any of the children. Not that we don't totally enjoy them all when we go out as a family - but my husband and I sure need some alone time to just go out for a movie or something like that - even a peaceful dinner or lunch...aaahh...just smiling even thinking about that. As far as babysitters go - no I have never even thought of that. However, I have put my children in daycares and preschools and even with that have had a few bad experiences. It's very hard. When I had my third child that is when I decided to just sacrifice finances and take care of all three of my children. I love being with them and knowing that they are safe and happy. But truthfully sometimes I wish I could find a very good reliable trustworthy sitter so my husband and I could have date time once in a great while.
@redkathy (3374)
• United States
2 Jul 08
I have two boys who are now men. My family and friends used to tease my husband and I because we took our kids everywhere with us. I too used preschools and had bad experiences on two occasions. That was it! We put them both in private Christian school. It was the best thing we ever did.
As for personal time with your husband, that is a necessity. Kids sense the stress that their parents withhold. A happy mom and dad provide a happy home for their kids. Family is always the best choice when leaving the kids, and that is what we did almost all of the time, when we did leave them. I had one friend who was, in my opinion, the best mother I ever met, next to my own mom. She kept our boys many times. If you don't know someone like this, try asking family if they know someone they trust. If you do have to hire someone, always show up at a different time than expected. Make the first few times short and during the day.
Best of luck to you
K
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@ladymontague (14)
• United States
1 Jul 08
I feel the same way. I just had my second baby and I'm about to go back to work. I don't know what I'm gonna do for a sitter. My parents as well as everyone I would trust also work during the day. I'm terrified of daycare and what makes it worse? I finally found one i was gonna check up on and found out they had taped a pacifier in a baby's mouth and put her in a closet!!! I'm a nervous wreck and don't have any idea what to do. I even thought about finding a nice young girl from a church but you still never know.
@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
In my 10 years of being a mom. I am always hands-on when taking care of my 3 kids. From their birth till now. If ever I have to go out, I prefer my in-laws to watch over them. I never left them to a stranger. Thou we have maids before, I was the one who always takes care of them.
@xxgarnetxx (18)
• Ireland
1 Jul 08
Im the exact same
My dad lives far away and even if he lived near he wouldnt babysit, so I usually just get a friend of mine to look after my kids ;) I'm not saying that you cant trust a babysitter. I would just rather have someone I knew babysit for me.I just wouldnt like hiring a total stranger, no matter how nice they are
