Stereotypes in our lives are often of decisive importance. One of the most common patterns - the work of a nanny can only be performed by a woman. In fact, women's nature assumes the presence of such important qualities as emotional responsiveness, intuition, high contact. But after all, men have a considerable number of merits, which are a significant help in the upbringing and education of children: democracy, mobility, activity, endurance, physical strength and analytical mindset.
For several centuries in aristocratic and well-to-do families, the tutors for sons hired solely male educators. The duties of the tutors included the functions of supervising the children, the implementation of their training. In many respects the prevalence of male tutors was due to their higher level of education compared with women.
Currently, there is a process of returning men to the profession. Particularly noticeable is the tendency to hire male nannies in Western countries, where more than 4% of "mannies" are employed in the field of individual education (the merging of the English words man - "man" and nanny - "nanny").
In what cases do you prefer a male nanny?
- When raising a child in an incomplete family, a single mother hires a male nanny to compensate for the lack of male influence on the child. This is especially true if the baby does not have grandfathers or uncles who would participate in the upbringing. Inviting the tutor to the boy, the mother tries to provide him with a male model of behavior, and for the girl it is important to form a positive image of the man.
- Conditionally a complete family, in which the father is as if formally: it is practically not at home due to employment or some other reasons. Fairly believing that the child does not have enough male education, parents hire a nanny to a man.
- Sometimes there are cases when a child is hired not just a nanny, but it is implied that this person will ensure the protection of the child. Such situations arise in families where there is a risk of kidnapping someone from family members for the purpose of blackmail or ransom demands. Of course, in this case, special requirements are imposed on the "mustached nanny" - he must have an additional license for security activities. Undoubtedly, the services of such a teacher are much more expensive.
- In some cases, a man as a nanny is preferable simply because male power is required. Small disabled wheelchair users are limited in movement. A man-nurse not only conducts an educational and educational process, but also carries out complex actions to carry a child, etc.
- The man-educator is sometimes invited to work for a completely banal reason - female jealousy. It happens that real dramas happen in the family because the spouse is tempted by a young nanny. A woman who has a bitter experience, or who is afraid of such a situation, will rather choose a male nanny for raising a child. In such cases, the choice of a male nanny helps to avoid family conflicts.
During the survey, 8 out of 10 parents answered that they considered it acceptable to have a nanny as a nanny. Moreover, quite a few respondents stated that they would like their children to have a male educator. Others who participate in the survey believe that choosing a nanny for a child should not be based on gender, for them the professionalism of the employee is more important. Perhaps, the woman-nurse has more objective advantages only at care of absolutely small children - thoracal kids and
A nanny-a woman or a nanny-a man? You decide! When looking for a nanny for your baby, use the services of well-known agencies. Be sure to read the recommendations from your previous job, take the time to talk with candidates for a position to see a specialist diploma, crusts about the completion of specialized courses. Watch how the future teacher and pupil will meet. Children - the most important thing in life, therefore, treat the appearance of such an important person in their life with full responsibility.