Mummys and Daddys (choice, experience, bless)

[Dark_Waltz]

Few questions, about how you view childcarers or professional nannys,
I am thinking of going into this field rather than down the school/nursery route and would like parents perspective on this

Would you consider hiring a nanny?
Would you be more likely to hire a government reccomended nanny rather than a private reference?
What is your understanding of qualifications in childcare?
Do you value qualifications over experience or the other way around?
Would there be any concerns about hiring soemone to look after your child ie bad press, past trials etc?
Anything else you want to add
Thanks

[Evenstar]

I wouldnt personally hire a nanny, I enjoy my children's company to much.

Bad press.... hmm ive seen some, but never judge a book by its cover.... There is good and bad everywhere.

I wish you lots of luck though.

[michel]

I agree with Evenstar; we always wanted to be the ones to bring up our own children. It seems illogical to have someone other than the parent help 'mold' the character of an offspring.


Having said that, we were both too paranoid to leave others in charge of our two; except on the odd occasion, with grandparents.

I am glad we are too old for kids now!!!

[Dark_Waltz]

Looks like I am going to be out of work

[jeffrey]

Reminds me when we hired a babysitter. Old Irish lady. She came in, ask my youngest what he wanted for breakfast. He replied, "I want some f*#@ing pancakes!" She smacked him, down he went... Look at our girl and asked what YOU want for breakfast... Shaking, she replied "I don't want no f*#@ing pancakes!" Just joking!

[Terrywoodenpic]

Originally Posted by Dark_Waltz

Looks like I am going to be out of work

Qualifications and registration is necessary for anyone working with children these days.

The important thing is to love and understand children.
There will always be rich and time pressured people.
Their kids need all the care and love they can get.

I is not the kids fault they have part time parents, and sometimes the parents have little choice.

If you feel this is your world go for it.

Terry________________________
Blessed are the pure of heart, they shall behold their God.

[Evenstar]

Originally Posted by Dark_Waltz

Looks like I am going to be out of work

No you wont D_W there is always plenty of call for nanny's. Too many mothers work, if I was a working mother I would hire you.... wanna live in the States? lol.

Im a stay at home mother, who homeschools all 3 children, so im used to having them around all day.

[Dark_Waltz]

Originally Posted by Terrywoodenpic

Qualifications and registration is necessary for anyone working with children these days.

The important thing is to love and understand children.
There will always be rich and time pressured people.
Their kids need all the care and love they can get.

I is not the kids fault they have part time parents, and sometimes the parents have little choice.

If you feel this is your world go for it.

Terry________________________
Blessed are the pure of heart, they shall behold their God.

I am qualified to certificate level almost done my diploma, Thanks for your support

No you wont D_W there is always plenty of call for nanny's. Too many mothers work, if I was a working mother I would hire you.... wanna live in the States? lol.

Im a stay at home mother, who homeschools all 3 children, so im used to having them around all day.

I would love to homeschool my kids, when I have them up until the age of about 5 or 6

[Evenstar]

Originally Posted by Dark_Waltz

I would love to homeschool my kids, when I have them up until the age of about 5 or 6

Its very rewarding to watch them grow in their education. My kids are now 11, 8 and 5 and ive been schooling them for 2 years. I hope to carry on for a long time

[Dark_Waltz]

Did you have to do alot of fighting with the local education authority to prove to them you can homeschool your kids?