According to Pew Research center,
“68% of U.S. adults have a smartphone… 86% of those ages 18-29, (with) 83% of
those ages 30-49 and 87%,” with this, it is very likely that your babysitter
will have a smart phone. It is vital to set boundaries for your nanny ahead of
time on typical use and photos of your children.
There are three big risks with your
nanny using social media while caring for your children:
·
If the nanny is using social media they are not
watching your children.
·
The nanny could post a picture of your child on
the internet creating an unnecessary unsafe
situation for your child
·
The nanny could unintentionally give away important
information about you including your address, bank accounts, and other private
information.
There is one huge benefit of your
nanny using social media while caring for your children. The babysitter can use
their phone to take pictures of the children and send them throughout the day
to you (the parents only). Make sure the babysitter deletes the pictures off their
phone immediately. This method helps reassure the parents that their child is
safe, and having fun throughout the day.
Ultimately it is up to the parents
to decide what level of social media use is acceptable, but make sure to
discuss it with your nanny or babysitter before they post unwanted pictures of
your house or your child online.
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