After reading an especially disturbing article online a few weeks ago started to consider the benefits of having a “nanny cam” at my own home. A lot of people may find the usage of hidden cameras an invasion of privacy. I know that before I did the research and started reading endless stories of abuse and neglect; I found the very thought of a hidden camera at my house disturbing. Not surprisingly I felt safe with all the choices I'd made when it came to people I allowed to care for the children.
Among the many stories that truly caught my attention was that surrounding a single mother of twins. Although she would have loved to remain home with brand-new babies, she like the majority of us had to return to work in order to care for her new family. She'd installed a Nanny cam so she could check in on her sons after she went back to work. She had been home with the twins, born prematurely, for many months before going back to work. The digital camera was motion-activated, disguised like a clock on the mantel and it also captured the shocking images. The recording covered a span of five to seven hours for the day, from the time the family came downstairs to breakfast.
She'd hired this woman based on a great one on one interview and several wonderful references. She thought she could trust her. It wasn’t long after setting up the camera that she was confronted with the horrifying fact that you never really know what a person is capable of. This Nanny was caught hanging these little boys upside down by their feet, tossing them on the couch like rag dolls, and leaving them unattended several times.
The idea alone of leaving the children with someone who may be capable of something like that or worse scared me to death. After speaking with countless concerned parents on the subject I have found that many of them have turned to Nanny Cams as the best way of protecting their kids when they cannot physically be there themselves.
This is how my search for the perfect camera began. It didn’t take me long to find the perfect fit for my family. The Desk Top Speakers Hidden Camera I purchased online at www.lethalsystems.com has really put my mind at ease. The fully functional 2-piece speaker system works with PC's, iPods, MP3player, CD and DVD players. Includes easy power and volume controls with headphone output jack. AC/DC adapter included.
Within a matter of minutes I had installed the camera and could see what was happening in my living room while wasn’t there. It was simple to set up, and even easier to use. Although the disturbing stories that led me to this purchase still haunt me to this day, I'm much more confident in my choices when it comes to the people I hire to care for my children every day. Along with careful screening and a thorough background check, my nanny cam has made leaving my kids with a sitter less difficult.
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