Friday, October 26, 2012

Some people shouldn't be allowed to handle children.

Today a status posted by my dear friend Seleste led me to read something that made me both furious and heartbroken...


Deranged nanny allegedly kills two children of CNBC media executive Kevin Krim and wife Marina; Kids, 2 and 6, are found by mom in bathtub at luxury upper West Side apartment building: NYPD




I know I wont truly understand the grief that this mother is going through until I'm much older with a family of my own, but I'm just completely shocked.  Do the kids above look like they could do anything in this world to make you mad enough to even lay a hand on them? I just can't understand what could possibly drive somebody to hurt a child. The kids of a young popular blog writer that had everything in the world going for them had their life cut short for no reason. 

Reading the article I had similar feeling as when I saw the movie about Selena. My stomach started to hurt and tears started rolling down my cheek as I read it. I had to sit here and read 5 different articles before realizing that this was a true story.

I am just going to say right now...make it a vow to my future children...but before hiring a nanny I will do an extensive background check. I will take the extra time and money to not only drug test, but check references. This kind of thing makes you re-think nannies all together. 

Maybe that's not the best idea...

According to statistics mothers are more likely to kill their own children than hired help. This is apparently due to the fact that nannies have an out. They can quit by just simply leaving a note or letter and completely escape the situation. Mothers on the other hand are more likely to snap after being emotionally compromised by their children. Don't be afraid of hired help, just be careful who you choose.

I just wish that my future family never has to endure anything close to this tragedy. Also, I hope that this goes as an eye opener that young families need to be careful who they leave their children with. Spend the extra money to get background tests done on your new hire. Make sure that the person you are leaving your children with is not only reliable, but will keep them safe. My prayers and thoughts go out to the Krim's and their entire family. 

<3 RIP Leo & Lucia

-
Alyssa Lee

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