What are the advantages and disadvantages of looking for a nanny to take care of the children?

Now more and more families choose nannies to take their children home to do housework. What are the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a nanny?

What are the advantages of having a babysitter?

Hiring a nanny has many advantages.

Nannies provide one-on-one care for babies in a family environment, similar to the way parents take care of their children. Because caregivers only take care of one baby, children can get more attention and stimulation, and it is easier to establish emotional ties with nannies.

Asking someone to look after the children at home will make the children more adapted to their mothers' working days. Although the first caregiver (mother) is not at home, the surrounding environment remains unchanged, and the children are familiar with their home and feel safe.

Nowadays, many nannies will receive some form of training from domestic companies or nanny companies and obtain qualification certificates. At present, some provinces and cities in China have also introduced professional standards for nannies (such as monthly certificates or nanny certificates), which divide nannies into different grades. When you hire a nanny, you can check all her identification and qualification certificates according to local regulations.

An amiable nanny often becomes a member of the family and keeps in touch with her children even after she leaves.

When you go to work after having children, one of the most common headaches is that on the one hand, you need to work, such as attending an important meeting, on the other hand, your child is ill. Hiring a nanny can eliminate the trouble caused by this conflict, because the nanny can help you take care of your children during the day and you don't have to go anywhere at ordinary times.

What's the harm of having a babysitter?

The biggest drawback is that it costs money. After all, you always have to pay those who work. If you are a nanny who lives at home, you also need to bear her room and board. You can contact some local nanny companies or housekeeping companies to find out what the general cost is.

In addition, the nanny is an "outsider" to the family after all, and getting along well requires mutual tolerance. Don't forget, when you become an employer, you also need to bear corresponding responsibilities, such as regular holidays and extra salary for holiday work.

Another disadvantage is that, unlike nurseries and family kindergartens, there is still a lack of formal nanny supervision institutions and procedures. In case there is a problem between you and the nanny, it will be difficult to find a good solution.

Although the safe environment at home is incomparable in other places, some parents are still willing to let their children spend more time playing with other children. In addition, leaving the nanny and children alone at home makes it more difficult for you to know the details, and you are not sure whether something will happen that will upset you.

Of course, if you can't find a nanny, all the above shortcomings are untenable. The last drawback of finding a nanny is that there are too few good nannies. It takes luck and patience to find the right nanny.

In addition, it is important that both parties know their responsibilities, so the key to a successful employment relationship is to sign a contract.

There are advantages and disadvantages in hiring a nanny, so is the disadvantages greater than the advantages or the advantages greater than the disadvantages? This depends on the employer itself.