Reasons Why A Nanny Should Never Lie To A Parent

You as a nanny could be faced with a difficult situation of stretching the truth with a parent rather than being honest; however it is best to desist from it as there are a few important reasons why a nanny should never lie to a parent.

Important reasons a nanny should never lie to a parent:

It helps protect trust and comfort between you and your employer: Even inconsequential dishonesty with a parent could negatively impact the trust a parent has for you; trust once damaged could be impossible or difficult to gain. 

Remember problems not addressed are never solved: Lying about your working conditions or the behavior of your charge may be a good way to protect your employment and avoid an awkward situation, but it is better to confront problems head-on and solve them. 

Falsehood never benefits anyone in the long run: A fib may be a quick fix for a sticky situation, but it is important to remember no one benefits by it in the long run.

Falsehood is the quickest way to tarnish your reputation: One of the most valuable assets of a professional nanny is her/his reputation, with   carefully protected references and reputation helping you to get a secure post in the future.

It is easier to forgive mistakes than dishonesty: Quite true your employer is more likely to forgive you if you have made an honest mistake, without malice or nefarious motives; lying about a mistake compounds it and makes your motives questionable. 

You have a checkered past:  Being upfront and honest about a transgression in the distant past might not affect a prospective employer’s decision to hire you, with dishonesty sure to damage the trust and to ultimately dismiss you. 

A nanny cam could give photographic evidence: With technological advances like nanny cams it is difficult to lie about certain behaviors that your employer has photographic evidence.

Remember that there is always some evidence left behind: Unless you’re a criminal mastermind and have an infallible memory, you are sure to leave behind a few whopping clues after telling a lie. The best way to protect your reputation is to be honest upon confrontation. 

Your charges are likely to tell the truth: Kids can simply not keep secrets well and they, if questioned directly could clue your employers if you are lying. 

Adhere to parenting style of parents: You could lose your job if you lie adhering to parenting tactics or styles that you don’t agree with; remember that their children are not your children and the decision of upbringing is that of parents. 

Lastly adopting an always-honest policy is the best way to ensure that your job and your charges are safe; it will also keep up the trust of parents and make them feel comfortable to leave their little ones with you.

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