Parents Envy Their Nanny — But Only In The Summer Time
Wendy Saches, editor in chief of Care.com, had this to say in a statement about the findings from her own experiences as a mother:
I am not at all surprised by the findings…When my nanny texts me that she’s at the pool with my kids eating ice cream and I am at work, I’ve felt envious. You want your nanny to be enthusiastic about playing outdoors and going to the pool, but parents want to be there too. After all, it’s summer.
According to Care.com, 47% of parents alter their work schedules to accommodate the schedules of their children. This includes activities, summer camps, and educational programs. Care.com’s findings also reveal that 66% of parents say that they have “higher expectations” for babysitters and nannys in the summer, expecting them to organize more outdoor play and outings. Could it also be the envy that accounts for those higher expectations?
(photo: Seattle Municipal Archives)