Nanny 911 and Supernanny

A constant theme—contrary to some philosophies of child-raising—is that children need civilizing and parents need to act like parents | Gene Edward Veith

"They are every parent's worst nightmare," intones the announcer. "Kids completely out of control and taking over the household." And then, a nanny, like Mary Poppins dropping out of the sky with her umbrella, arrives to set everything right, turning little monsters into good little boys and girls.

This nightmare and dream of deliverance resonate so deeply that they have given rise to not only one but two different reality shows. Nanny 911 (Fox) features a group of caregivers from around the world who watch tapes of rowdy children at "Nanny Central" and then send one of their number to straighten things out. Supernanny (ABC) has one no-nonsense British nanny, Jo Frost, who takes the children in hand. Both are American knockoffs of successful British programs.

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