The 20th Century with Mike Wallace: The Nanny Danger (2000) Reviews

This documentary, part of the 20th Century With Mike Wallace series from CBS News and the History Channel, takes a look inside the world of childcare and nannies. Narrated by series host and CBS News correspondent Mike Wallace, this episode explores how the rise of working women created an intense need for places and people to care for their children. The phenomenon of daycare and at-home nannies formally was one for only the rich, but now middle-class working mothers are finding outside caregivers. 20th Century With Mike Wallace tells the story of how British nanny Louise Woodward changed the entire scope of childcare, after she was accused of killing the child placed in her care. Since this murder trial, parents have resorted to extensive interviewing and even hidden cameras to monitor their nannies. Interviews with child psychologists reveal how non-parent childcare affects the long-term progress of the child. ~ Cecilia Cygnar, Rovi