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To Spy or Not to Spy

The Use of Nanny Cams

By Carma Haley

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According to Neuman, if a parent informs the caregiver that her actions are being recorded and will be viewed later, the caregiver will alter her behavior, allowing the parent to believe he has made a sound hiring decision. "Telling a babysitter you are recording their actions and behaviors is like telling the answers to the test before you give the exam," Neuman says. "We want to see what they really act like in real time, not when we tell them they are auditioning. Parents who have these nanny cams should not tell those who they employ about them. It will alter their behavior and give the parent -- and the children -- a false sense of security."

The use of electronic recording devices has offered parents the peace of mind to know their children are safe. The decision to use them is a very personal one, but Neuman suggests that they are worth the security they provide. "The bottom line is you want to protect the things that are important to you," he says. "And if it's in your home or in your work place, you have the right to do it."

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