Showing Her Who’s Boss
Vicki believes that at some point, an adult might have joked with Marie and told her that she was her babysitter’s boss for a laugh. The comment might have been made in jest, but since a six-year-old cannot comprehend the nuances of money in a society, it might have had an adverse effect on her, making her really believe she was her nanny’s boss.
Talking to other moms, babysitters, and Vicki had been a real eye-opener for Bridget. She then went on the Internet herself, looking for tips and tricks to prepare one’s child for a nanny. What she found on the Internet left her feeling pretty foolish.