Some families opt for male babysitters to care for their children. These families will say that hiring male babysitters offers a plethora of diverse experiences for their young. Finding the best possible nanny for their child or children is an issue which confronts a large number of parents across the country. Proper qualifications, glowing references and a squeaky clean background aside, the majority of families will almost automatically say or assume that the gender of the child care giver must be female. However, in recent years this assumption is starting to change for a variety of well-grounded reasons.
Male Babysitters: Why They Work
There are many reasons why families are opting for male babysitters. For one thing, a male nanny or “many” is more likely to get involved on a deeper level in sporting activities such as soccer, baseball and football and other recreational activities with the child or children and may be better able to keep up with fast paced, energetic youngsters or teenagers. Many male babysitters are student athletes and sports enthusiasts themselves. Traditional gender roles dictate that female babysitters tend to offer more caring and nurturing type of environments for children. This type of nannnying can be very beneficial for children whose parents work many hours or are away for extended periods of time. Contrastingly, male babysitters tend to be more physically active and sports-oriented. Having a qualified male babysitter in one’s home helps to break down gender bias in children that only women are nurturing and caring because manny’s can also provide the nurturing type of environment that is only expected from women, albeit differently. This in turn provides children with a new, balanced, perspective that men as well as women can be effective child care providers. Lastly, having a trained “manny” or “mitter” as they are sometimes referred to, in the home, particularly in single parent homes, provides the child or children with a positive male role model who is responsible, kind and professional.
Male Babysitting Services For Active Youngsters
In sum, when selecting a qualified and well trained child care specialist, serious consideration should be extended to male babysitting professionals. An experienced male babysitting professional may be able to bring out a healthy competitive spirit out of their charges. Contact Household Staffing International to learn more about the many ways our household staffing agency can help your family find the right domestic professional. Call us at (212) 683-7722.