The nannies and babysitters of the BuzzFeed Community shared their wildest, weirdest, or worst experiences with parents while working for them. One nanny was forbidden to discuss divorce or mention her own family situation with the kids she was caring for. Another nanny witnessed a toddler drinking from a water bowl that had been used by dogs for their waste, with the parents nonchalantly dismissing the incident. A professional nanny worked for a family with a strict ‘no games’ rule, where any form of competition was prohibited to prevent hurt feelings.
In another bizarre incident, a parent tipped the nanny with $20 bills, claiming that he deserved it because he made a lot of money sitting in front of a computer all day. The mother of the children was found doing backflips in the hallway after returning home from a night out. One nanny was shocked to find porn and sex toys casually scattered around the house of the family she worked for, calling for more discretion in such matters. Another nanny had to improvise with a towel as a diaper for a toddler in a household that was apparently ill-prepared for basic childcare needs.
A nanny was asked to spank the children of a family during an interview, which she vehemently refused to do. Another nanny, going through a breakup, was propositioned by one of the parents, leading her to quit immediately and report the incident to the spouse. A nanny recalled a family that forced their children to play sports despite their lack of interest, neglecting the oldest boy’s love for arts and crafts. One nanny was left traumatized after walking in on the parents having a threesome with their neighbor.
In one instance, a nanny was asked by a pregnant mother to buy cigarettes and vodka on her way over, leaving her feeling mortified. At a birthday party that resembled a wedding reception, a debate ensued over the presentation of a llama at the next birthday party for a young girl, showcasing the extravagant lifestyle of the family. Other nannies were challenged with dealing with children who peed on each other during bath time, parents who restricted their eating habits based on a single incident of vomiting, and a father who caused damage in the house and blamed the mother for being late. These stories highlight the diverse and sometimes shocking experiences of nannies and babysitters while working for different families.
