Nannies in America

By: Ariana Hill

Problemas?UnderpaymentChild abuseNanny camsTaking advantage of rules

Have you ever thought that the person taking care of YOUR kids, lives like this?

Underpayment

Live In: $20,800-$31,200/ yearLive Out: $26,000-$63,400/ yearMother’s Helper: $8-13/ hour

Can’t live comfortably with kidsSome live off of lessLots live around poverty line

Child AbuseHittingThrowing objects at kidsUsing profanityFeeding unhealthy food everyday Shaking kids (especially babies)Leaving kids unattended occasionally

What is a Nanny Cam?Small cameraHidden in everyday objectsCan have many cameras around houseTake footage of nannies with kids

Problems with Nanny CamsNannies have sued due to footageEthics?Footage can be out of context

Taking Advantage of RulesHave people over when kids are in bedDrinking employer’s alcoholHave parties at unattended houseStealing employer’s possessions

Don’t you think they deserve more?Maybe we can:

-Pay them more

-Choose nannies better

-Treat them fairly

-Check on them with our kids more often