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Old 12.03.2009, 10:52
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Re: What to do with Lazy Parents??

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Yes I have seen SuperNanny, and I am a trained Nanny...Thats what makes it all the worse! I know what to do, the problem is how to do it.
Seems like a confrontation is in order. You've been paid as a professional to do your job, they are interfering. They appear to need questioning as to their motivations for having you work for them. Do they need a babysitter or a Nanny?

I'm sorry for you as you'll be shooting yourself in the foot either way. They need to recognise you're in charge - in loco parentis.

Reading between the lines it looks like your role is as a Status Symbol. My advice is have it out with them in a neutral location, away from Tilly-Wink.

You may lose your job, or you may actually command grudging respect from people obviously used to getting their own way at others' expense.

Don't hang around fretting, though, or you'll come worse off by having your dignity gnawed at by a tiny Dictator.

Good luck
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