tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post3875386386178228074..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: Mamaroneck Public Library - Mamaroneck, NYLeigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-14584347713899417822011-08-07T08:36:06.298-04:002011-08-07T08:36:06.298-04:00I don't know of any job that allows you to tal...I don't know of any job that allows you to talk on the phone for 20 minutes or more on personal business and will still retain you.<br />There is absolutely no excuse for it. Regardless of weather or not she could observe her charge, she is being paid to mind him NOT talk on the phone. I'm not saying she can't make a quick call or run an errand or two for herself. We nannies work long hours and sometimes we need to handle personal business with our charges in tow. I do agree though that we must approach the bad nannies with a smile on our face whislt we try to do all we can to notify the parents. For the children's sake if nothing else. Good post OP I hope this witch gets caught!Professional Nannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-89332627274105673722011-07-31T13:25:55.039-04:002011-07-31T13:25:55.039-04:00Have times changed? Is it acceptable now to have e...Have times changed? Is it acceptable now to have extended phone conversations in the library? That was rude to begin with. However, it is pretty normal for people to get defensive when approached in this manner. OP, if you want to avoid getting cursed out again, next time I would report it to the library staff and let them deal with it. I'm sure they have policies about phone use and leaving children unattended.another nannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-44465246235086134772011-07-30T10:52:57.534-04:002011-07-30T10:52:57.534-04:00@MojoRising:
Good Points...I never thought of thi...@MojoRising: <br />Good Points...I never thought of things from that perspective before.Truth Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354400264283369594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-71217870442644253072011-07-29T23:07:32.376-04:002011-07-29T23:07:32.376-04:00How far away was the nanny? I don't know the ...How far away was the nanny? I don't know the Rye library at all, so depending on the layout, she might have been able to observe him while on the phone. (Multi tasking- not just for mothers!) When I bring my 2.5 year old charge to the library (which granted, is very small and it would be impossible for me not to see her!), I consider that time for her to socialize with the other children there- children should not be constantly entertained by adults, and she gets plenty of that from me at home! As long as it was possible to keep tabs on him, which you don't specify, I see no problem with a nanny letting a child play and explore on their own in a kid friendly environment. No, she should not have cursed- that is not acceptable. However, your comment would have probably set the mildest person off. You might have had good intentions for the child, but in future incidents, maybe you should think about a more positive way to address someone that would encourage them towards proper behavior.MojoRisingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-3513708098682516782011-07-28T18:45:27.683-04:002011-07-28T18:45:27.683-04:00okay I understand that someone can get defensive w...okay I understand that someone can get defensive when approached but do they have to use the language? I think that just shows their lack of class when they use words like that and start screaming at someone.<br /><br />In addition, let us not forget she was not watching this 2 yr old, she plopped him down and spent the time on her cell phone. Whether they op confronted her or not the parents should know about this.alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-73169080333733595872011-07-28T13:40:20.072-04:002011-07-28T13:40:20.072-04:00I agree with previous posters. If anything, think...I agree with previous posters. If anything, think of the child. You don't want to get the nanny all riled up because the minute they get alone together, who knows what kind of things she might do to him? Even if you want to rip her hair out, approach with a smile. (while taking detailed mental notes to write up here!)MissMannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-72761940838252390252011-07-28T11:39:41.699-04:002011-07-28T11:39:41.699-04:00Thanks OP. I also think anyone would get defensiv...Thanks OP. I also think anyone would get defensive if someone confronted them about the way they are watching their kid or charge? No matter what you may think about the person, please be friendly if/when you engage them in everyone's best interest.oh wellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-24589932163381589262011-07-28T08:57:38.351-04:002011-07-28T08:57:38.351-04:00OP while I understand your concern 100%, you must ...OP while I understand your concern 100%, you must understand if someone were to come at me in an accusatory manner, I would put up my defenses as well. It would have been in the best interest of the child if you had approached the woman in a more tactful manner. Who knows if she was on her period or just having a bad day?<br /><br />Anyway, she was wrong to talk on the phone while her little charge was not being watched properly. If this were my son, I would want to know. Hopefully someone sees this and reports it to the parents. The descriptions you gave were very good so I believe it will only be a matter of time before she is fired on the spot.Truth Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354400264283369594noreply@blogger.com