Seriously, would you hire a Manny?

xbrooklyngrl

Apparently that's the new word for a male Nanny. Anyway, I would not. I don't give a flying F about how wonderful they may be, I just don't see a man wanting to watch kids all day. Call me crazy.

Oh and if you are wondering where this is coming from, I just read a local story of a 20 something "manny" who's been abusing the 5 yo boy he's been watching for 3 years.

jerseygirly

Nope, I wouldn't go there either...

EliseB0323

I don't know. DS has had two male teachers in daycare/preschool and they were wonderful. One told me he always wanted to work with kids because his dad left when he was very young and there was a male teacher who made a big difference in his life.

The other told me he just couldn't work at a job where he had to sit all the time. He enlisted in the Army a few months ago.

melmax

No. It might be wrong for me to feel that way, but I wouldn't be comfortable with a man nanny watching my girls.

When i was looking for a sitter on sittercity, a few males applied but I never responded to them b/c I knew I woudn't consider it.

belle204

Mannies are nothing new. Britney Spears had one (no comments). I probably wouldn't but honestly, a woman is just as capable as abusing a child as a man.

lsufan

I hired a male college student last summer to watch my older boys a couple of afternoons a week.  I don't think I would hire someone through Craigslist or anything, but this guy was recommended by the youth minister at the church where they go to preschool.   He was an awesome babysitter.  

happ17

It depends. If it was a younger guy and I REALLY knew him, then yeah. For instance, my brother and my cousin are both in their early 20s and love hanging out with kids. I would trust them, or many of my bro's friends, with PAC. But I'd be more likely to hire a female, though.

KoriBrett

I would hire whoever I felt most comfortable with, male or female. 

breezee_bean

belle204:

Mannies are nothing new. Britney Spears had one (no comments). I probably wouldn't but honestly, a woman is just as capable as abusing a child as a man.

I was just listening to a news item the other day.  And, here in Canada they said that sexual abuse by women is on the rise.  They said that alot of it goes unreported since there is a stigma that only men commit sexual abuse.  Especially by boys who are sexually abused by women. 

I have no problem with having a male or female watching/teaching my kids.  Just like any other babysitter, if a person is highly recommended, I would hire them.  I know people who refuse to put their child in a classroom taught by a male. Totally alarmist and perpetuates these types of stereotypes, IMO.

 

jennieliz

I wish I could get over my hangup because I think Carter would love having a Manny, but no way since he would have to potentially help Addie in the potty (she's good but you never know) and I'm just not comfortable with that.  Judge me if you want but it just seems weird.

CleoKitty

Yes, I would. Women are just as capable of abuse...