Nanny

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nanny

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical context?Evolved from domestic servants in large households to recognized childcare professionals
2. What is the distinction from related roles?Differs from childminders (home-based business), au pairs (cultural exchange), and governesses (education-focused)
3. What does a nanny do for a family?A nanny helps families by watching over kids, playing games, teaching, and making daily routines. They stay in the home and give each child special attention. This helps kids feel safe and grow smarter.
4. How has the nanny role changed over time?In the past, nannies lived in big houses and worked for wealthy families. Today, they can live in the house or travel to work, and many get special training. This shows how society now values expert childcare.

Child development: The process of growth and change in children from infancy through adolescence.
Domestic worker: An individual employed to perform services within a private household.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): An emergency medical procedure to help someone whose heart has stopped beating.