A NURSERY practitioner has revealed the eight things she can’t stand about her job and if you do them, you’re straight on her ‘betrayal’ list.
Meg Louise, 21, who looks after young children for a living, explained that firstly, pull-ups need to go.
Not only this, but according to this young mother from the UK, lace-up shoes should also be avoided at all costs.
Posting on social media, the content creator acknowledged the eight things she dislikes about working at a nursery.
Alongside a mirror selfie, she wrote: “My ‘betrayal list’ as an early years practitioner.”
She then listed the things that really grind her gears, first of which are pull-ups, which she finds particularly irritating when put on babies.
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Secondly, as well as lace-up shoes, this woman also dislikes it when parents send their kids to nursery wearing high-top trainers, which you might think are “cool,” but are often very challenging to get on and off.
Not only this, but Meg also claimed that she can’t stand it when Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, gets spread around the nursery.
As well as this, Meg hates when children come to her nursery with sickness bugs.
Similarly, if you want to avoid getting put on Meg’s ‘betrayal’ list, pay attention and avoid this common mistake, as she shared: “Bringing kids in when they’re clearly too poorly.”
But that’s not all, as it also irritates Meg when parents ask nursery workers to keep their little one’s “best clothes clean.”
To ensure you don’t get on the wrong side of your child’s nursery staff, you’ll want to avoid a popular item of clothing that Meg can’t stand – and that’s “dungarees with no poppers.”
The final thing that Meg dislikes is “spaghetti or pasta lunch clean up.”
While these are the top eight things that have made their way to Meg’s ‘betrayal’ list, she shared: “The list does go on…”
However, despite the downsides, Meg then acknowledged: “I love my job completely though.”
Social media users react
Meg’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @meglouisexo, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 54,500 views.
One mother asked: “Please explain why pull-ups? I use them with my 16 month old because he takes taped ones off.”
To this, Meg replied and confirmed: “Makes it a little trickier, especially if they’re a wriggler! Toddlers I don’t mind as much, it’s on babies that’s frustrating.”
Agree with the pull-ups so much!!!! It makes life so much harder. Should only be used if actively potty training
TikTok user
Whilst a second questioned: “Are dungarees with poppers ok? I always avoided them because I felt like leggings were so much easier.”
In response, Meg explained: “Yes!! They’re so cute it’s just having no poppers is so frustrating! I’ve brought my little boy some dungarees WITH poppers. But working in childcare has taught me what to avoid.”
At the same time, other nursery workers raced to the comments to empathise with Meg’s frustrations.
Different parenting techniques
Here are some widely recognised methods:
Authoritative Parenting
This technique will often foster independence, self-discipline, and high self-esteem in children.
It is often considered the most effective, this technique is where parents set clear expectations – enforcing rules – whilst also showing warmth and support.
Authoritarian Parenting
This is opposite to authoritative parenting, as it is where the parent sets high demands but is low on responsiveness.
It involves ensuring the child is obedient and often employ punitive measures. While this can lead to disciplined behaviour, it may also result in lower self-esteem and social skills in children.
Permissive Parenting
Permissive parents tend to be indulgent and lenient, often taking on a role more akin to a friend than an authority figure. They are highly responsive but lack demandingness, granting children a lot of freedom. This method can nurture creativity and a free-spirited nature but may also result in poor self-regulation and difficulties with authority.
Uninvolved Parenting
Uninvolved or neglectful parenting is marked by low responsiveness and low demands. Parents in this category offer minimal guidance, nurturing, or attention. This often leaves children feeling neglected, which can have significant negative effects on their emotional and social development.
Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parents are extremely involved and overprotective, frequently micromanaging their children’s lives. Although their goal is to protect and support, this approach can hinder a child’s ability to develop independence and problem-solving skills.
Free-Range Parenting
Free-range parenting encourages children to explore and learn from their surroundings with minimal parental interference. This method promotes independence and resilience but requires a safe and supportive environment to be successful.
Attachment Parenting
According to Marriage.com, Attachment parenting focuses on physical closeness and emotional bonding, often through practices such as co-sleeping and baby-wearing. This approach aims to create secure attachments and emotional well-being, but demands significant time and emotional commitment from parents.
Each of these parenting techniques has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. The key is to find a balanced approach that aligns with the family’s values and meets the child’s needs for a healthy, happy upbringing.
One user wrote: “Yes, yes, yes, tick to every single one of these!!!!”
And someone else agreed: “Agree with the pull-ups so much!!!! It makes life so much harder. Should only be used if actively potty training.”
Not only this, but many childcare professionals shared the other things they can’t stand about working in a nursery.
One woman fumed: “The rice clean up infuriates me every time.”
Meanwhile, another claimed: “Cous cous is the worst clear up.”
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