Respecting Boundaries

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What can I reasonably expect of my live in nanny?

Respecting Boundaries

A live in nanny should show the same amount of professionalism that she'd show if she were working in any other setting. Sometimes, with increased comfort, there's a tendency to slack off. Whether or not you have a live in nanny, that person needs to be up and ready to work bright and early every morning. While you're preparing to go to work, the nanny should be getting the kids ready for school, getting breakfast made, and making sure the kids get to the school bus on time. If you have to wake your live in nanny in the morning, it's time to have a chat with her.

It's okay to stick with your expectations and enforce them. After all, you hired your live in nanny to do a job and that's what you expect. There's nothing wrong with that. However, on the nanny's after-hours schedule, she should be left to her own privacy. Making unrealistic demands like asking her to help with your teen's homework half the night is not acceptable. If you're doing that, it's no wonder she can't get up on time!

Set reasonable expectations for your live in nanny, including a certain degree of professionalism but also learn to respect her boundaries as well.

   

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