| Many parents decide to install a hidden nanny camera | | | | for you for long – If you have been working with |
| so they can see what happens while they're not | | | | your nanny for a long time, and have only now |
| around. | | | | decided to get a nanny camera, then don't your |
| But even after deciding which camera to buy and | | | | decision can make your nanny very uncomfortable |
| installing it, there is another dilema left: should you or | | | | and promote a negative work environment. A new |
| shouldn't you tell your nanny about the camera? | | | | nanny, on the other hand, is more likely to accept this |
| There Are A Couple Of Factors That You Should | | | | as a general precaution measure and not be offended |
| Consider: | | | | by it. |
| 1. How many cameras do you have installed – If | | | | How to Tell Your Nanny: |
| you only install one camera, at the nursery or main | | | | If you've decided to tell, be sure to be kind and open |
| living area, then telling your nanny about the camera | | | | about the subject when telling your nanny or |
| means also allowing her to control what you see. If | | | | babysitter. Say that you have installed the camera not |
| you install cameras in most parts of the house and the | | | | because you do not trust her (or else she wouldn't |
| camera also includes audio recording, than it will be | | | | have been hired). Assure her that this is only a |
| much harder to disguise | | | | precautionary measure and emphasize the fact that |
| 2. How much do you really trust your nanny – If you | | | | this also allows you to view precious moments that |
| trust her, and would like her to trust you, than telling | | | | you miss while being away from your baby. |
| your nanny can definitely build this trust. If you have | | | | If your nanny objects in any way, this is a big warning |
| any suspicions that your nanny is doing something | | | | sign. Although most people feel uncomfrtable being |
| wrong, than telling her will not make her behave better, | | | | taped and watched, your nanny should understand |
| but rather try to hide her behavior from the camera. | | | | your feelings, as long as you are not directly invading |
| 3. Is this a new hired nanny or has she been working | | | | her privacy. |