The Nanny Time Bomb: Navigating the Crisis in Child Care

From your babys perspective choosing the right nanny is probably the most important decision a parent can ever make: this book is about making the best possible choice.Coming home to an abused badly injured or even deceased child is a parents most horrific unimaginable scenario. And yet it happens: In 2012 two small children died while in the care of a nanny. The Nanny Time Bomb is the most accurate and comprehensive analysis of the current crisis in child care offering case studies and practical advice to help parents make the most educated well-informed decision when choosing a nanny for their child. The book takes the reader through various types of nannies―from graduates to undocumented workers―thus allowing parents to see how the industry has evolved far past schoolgirl babysitters.Setting itself apart Jacalyn S. Burkes exploration of the different types of nannies offers a new perspective on child care not only for parents but also for those interested in larger sociological trends. This book gives a voice to the often-unheard grievances of nannies showing why they may snap; explaining how to prevent tragedies; and describing how parenting has evolved. The authors examination of current cultural and social trends will be useful for a wide readership beyond parents.Contains explosive new information about the child care industryAnalyzes the roles that race immigration gender class and culture play in child care practiceOffers parents a definitive guide to making the best child care choicesPresents a realistic picture of the child care industry today based on 10 years of direct on-the-job experience