There are 2.2 million domestic workers in the U.S., and a lot of them are nannies. J_art / Getty Images Nannies have busy, demanding jobs with tasks that can completely vary from family to family.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but when parents pay for a professional to look after theirs it can make people wonder, "Why do they even have children?" according to a former nanny.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have an older live-in nanny for our two young children. During the week, she stays in our basement, where she has a bedroom, bathroom and living area, and she goes home on the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have an older live-in nanny for our two young children. During the week, she stays in our basement, where she has a bedroom, bathroom and living area, and she goes home on the ...

If you're a childcare professional who is looking for a terrifyingly good job opportunity, this spooky nannying gig might be right up your alley. A family of four living in Scottish Borders is seeking ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have an older live-in nanny for our two young children. During the week, she stays in our basement, where she has a bedroom, bathroom and living area, and she goes home on the ...

A 20-year-old student tells her pregnant sister she can’t skip class and work to attend a check-up, sparking tension between them She refuses to move into her sister’s small apartment or become a live ...

N annies have busy, demanding jobs with tasks that can completely vary from family to family. They may be responsible for ...