You have probably seen exposes on television that showed what happens when people believe that no one is looking. These are extremely useful, yet many people are not taking advantage of them. The fact that your child may become the next victim of a rogue nanny should be more than enough to justify a purchase.
The Legalities
Before you rush to the store to buy a nanny cam, you need to ensure that you are aware of all the legal ramifications of having one. One thing you should be aware of is the fact that you can install a nanny cam legally in every state, yet this only applies to cams that do not have audio.
If there is audio on the tape, there are several states that do not permit this. In fact, you can be prosecuted for breaking the law and the contents of your recording will be inadmissible in court. In the event that you plan to install a cam that has sound, you have to notify the nanny of its existence.
You should also consider the fact that you cannot record in areas that are considered to be private. The bedroom of a live-in nanny and all of the bathrooms in the home would certainly be off limits.
Safety
As was previously mentioned, there have been numerous television shows that focused on nannies behaving badly on cam. In some cases, children were verbally or physically assaulted. Since the nannies had no idea anyone was looking, they abused the children without giving it a second thought.
It is difficult to leave your children alone with someone you are not extremely familiar with. Even so, it is sometimes necessary, especially if there is no one you know personally who is available to watch your child. Knowing that there is a nanny cam watching the house will put your mind at ease. Even if there is an incident caught on tape, you will feel good knowing that you are aware and it did not continue without your knowledge.
Theft
There are many parents who hire babysitters and nannies to watch their children and upon their return home, items have sometimes come up missing. Yet it can be difficult to prove that the person they hired had anything to do with it. Having a nanny cam available can certainly change this. In fact, there is more theft caught on camera than anything else.
Bad Behavior
Does your babysitter invite people over to party when you are away from home? Are you concerned about your child being exposed to smoking, drinking or drugs? Do you believe that there is inappropriate adult behavior being displayed in front of your children? If you have suspicions of any of these types of activities going on, you should certainly consider installing a cam.
Precious Moments
While most people associate these cams with adverse situations, there is a silver lining. If you are a parent who works endless hours, it is common to miss milestones in your child’s life. Even if you are not present to watch your little one take their first steps, it is nice to know that you can see it for yourself as opposed to hearing the good news from others.
There are numerous reasons for parents to install cameras. Whether you are concerned with keeping your child safe, protecting your valuables, or catching missed moments, this can certainly be a worthwhile investment.
Ross Germano is a self-defense and security specialist. You can check out his site, RevereSecurity.com for great information about self-defense and security, as well as the best in security products.