Why Do Girls Become Nannies?
The number of LDS girls now involved in taking jobs as nannies is causing increasing concern because some are finding heartbreak and becoming inactive in the Church as a result. Some nannies just stick it out for a year. And a few fortunate nannies find new friends and new opportunities. Because of its heavy concentration of nannies, the New Era selected the Weston Ward of the Boston Massachusetts stake to interview ward leaders, nannies, and employers about the pros and cons of the nanny experience. Two of the most common reasons girls give for becoming nannies are being undecided about going on to college and having a desire to see a different part of the country. “I was tired of school.” For many young girls, taking a year off to become a nanny sounds like a nice break between high school and college. Many nannies say that they were tired of school and wanted to do something different before going to college. But choosing to become a nanny is an emotionally wrenching, often spiritua
