Hot Topic (5/26): To Nanny Cam, Or Not to Nanny Cam
Some of the most diligent parents use a nanny cam to confirm their suspicions or alleviate their fears.
Many nanny cam services have live feeds that you can watch on your computer or cell phone while you work, such as the one available at http://www.sittercity.com/.
Would you use or have you ever used a nanny cam?
Would you let the nanny know you were using it or would the camera be hidden?
If I used one I would not tell the nanny, they could just remain out of view. If they know it is there they can avoid it. If they don't and are abusive or mean to your kids you can stop it quickly and press charges if necessary. Even if your nanny or sitter is trusted and safe, you never know when the cam could safe a life, or in the case of the live cams, get help there sooner!
For the past 20 yrs. I have worked in homes that used some form of nanny cam to record my day to day with their children. Though none of the families have come out and told me that I am being watched, I can see myself on the servalence cam. I respect the parents for having them to ensure that the children get proper care. I would do no less! I am not uncomfortable with the child care being recorded, its the silly things that you do when you think nobody is looking that gets on tape. Just think about the funny things that you do when nobody is looking!
I would definately have one. And I wouldn't tell them either. Not just for the child's safety, that's, of course, the top priority. But unless it was a very close friend or family member, I would want to know what a stranger is doing around my house while I'm not there. Who is visiting. Are they snooping through my personal items. Like I said, of course my main concern would be for my child, but I'd also want to know these things.
I guess I might consider a nanny camera of sorts if I was working outside the home and had the financial abilities to afford this product and a nanny to boot!
That being said... I might get one or some to use as my child ages... not that I don't trust her, I want to and hope that she gives me little fear to not trust her... but I remember what it's like to be a teenager... She already at age 6 knows the computer isn't private and we will ALWAYS know what she is doing and who she might be talking to in her future endeavors online or if and when the day comes and she gets a cell phone... not sure when and if that'll happen anytime soon. But, I think by raising her to realize we are her parents and we will be nosy and check on her... and she realizes this is what parents (her parents that is) will do to protect her from danger and stupid mistakes it will be a bit different... she will be growing up in that environment, it's not like wee are springing it on her...
Also, I know it's sort of off topic, but, I really like the car cameras for young drivers, I personally think had I had one I wouldn't have done some of the stupid crap I did behind the wheel at that age! I would and will definitely consider a camera in my daughters car; which will also help in case there is or are problems...
You really never know about family or close friends either. They are the last people you suspect, but sometimes the ones, sadly, that cause the crimes. But yeah, I would get it too!! Great idea!!
Quoting resamerie:
I would definately have one. And I wouldn't tell them either. Not just for the child's safety, that's, of course, the top priority. But unless it was a very close friend or family member, I would want to know what a stranger is doing around my house while I'm not there. Who is visiting. Are they snooping through my personal items. Like I said, of course my main concern would be for my child, but I'd also want to know these things.
If I had a nanny, I would DEFINITLY get one. But if I could afford a nanny, I would just be a SAHM. Not very trusting of others, I guess.
Let me help those who aren't quiet so sure about using one.We had a surveillance camera that was always on and always recording and it was pointed at my downstairs neighbors as well as the parking lot.Well he was what seem to be a really nice guy with MS who was always good to us and my daughter and when she would ride her bike nd he was out he would race her on his scooter.(mobile chair)1 day me and the honey run upstairs to put up groceries and let her ride the bike the neighbor was out and so was the neighbors below us .Well this sweet disable man went under the stairs were she parked her bike and got her to come under and put his hands on her butt.The neighbor below us seen him and raced up to tell us and we called my daughter in and asked her if this was true. Unfortuantly it was we rewound the tape we did not get him touching her but got him coxing her under the stairs.We used this in court and the conversation they had while under there and he got 2yrs and 4 months even though I was not quiet sure he was going to live past the 1st night cause everyone wanted to kill him. Please if they are not your relatives get a camera and even if it's not a nanny cam get a surveillance cam they are relatively cheap and they make 8 and 12 hour tapes and you can also set them up to record on your pc.I now live way out in the country with alot of room before you get to a neighbor but I still use my cameras.My daughter was 7 then and is 13 now but she trust no one unless we give her the OK and we trust no one we have made no new friends due to this incident and you may say that's silly but my daughter comes 1st and would rather have few friends than another incedent you just don't know who you can trust anymore.
Quoting cowgirlsr2:Please if they are not your relatives get a camera
Most of the time the abuser is family and someone you trust the most. Its sad to say but i would get one even if it was family watching them.
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