Why a time bomb? Risk factors : The intrinsic needs of infants ; An unlicensed industry ; Conflicted parents ; Frustrated kinds -- Nanny archetypes: the lottery of trust : The good nanny ; The not-so-good nanny ; The criminal nanny -- The work: intimate yet invisible : Hustling and job creep ; Denial and sabotage ; Surrogates -- Child care's caste system: stratification : Mary Poppins: myth and fact ; Mammy: slavery's legacy ; Parallel lives: hidden workers -- Hostage takers: when the time bomb goes off : When nannies become killers: shock, collective disassociation, and aftermath ; Nanny trapped: guilt, coercion, and passive-aggressive behavior ; The 1 percent: privilege, power, pay -- Avoid a time bomb now: preventing the unthinkable : Prevention: profiling good nannies, deterring bad nannies ; Surveillance: nanny cams, discovery, action ; Management: transforming performance, training and revisiting day care -- Child care reform: the three keys : Wages and taxes ; Immigration reform ; Federal reform ; A proposal.
Summary:
"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."--Jacket.
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