The Nanny Time Bomb
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The Nanny Time Bomb

Navigating the Crisis in Child Care

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The Nanny Time Bomb

Navigating the Crisis in Child Care

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From your baby's 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 parent's 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. Burke's 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 author's examination of current cultural and social trends will be useful for a wide readership beyond parents.

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Publisher
Praeger
Year
2015
ISBN
9781440835223
Edition
1
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
Children's Studies in Sociology
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover page
  2. Halftitle page
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. Dedication
  6. Epigraph
  7. Contents
  8. Foreword
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Introduction
  11. Chapter 1 Why a Time Bomb? Risk Factors
  12. Chapter 2 Nanny Archetypes: The Lottery of Trust
  13. Chapter 3 The Work: Intimate Yet Invisible
  14. Chapter 4 Child Care’s Caste System: Stratification
  15. Chapter 5 Hostage Takers: When theTime Bomb Goes Off
  16. Chapter 6 Avoid a Time Bomb Now: Preventing the Unthinkable
  17. Chapter 7 Child Care Reform: The Three Keys
  18. Notes
  19. Bibliography
  20. Resources
  21. Experts Interviewed for This Book
  22. Index
  23. About the Author