In what situation would you intervene if the child was disobeying your instructions?
Being a nanny requires a great deal of tolerance and comprehension for kids and their wild behavior. This question is meant to assess your capacity for composure under pressure and to show that you have a strategy in place for handling misbehavior.
For example, I think that discipline must be performed consistently and that children should be given clear expectations. I know how to deal with challenges when necessary, but I also know how to reward good conduct. When a child refuses to follow my directions, I try to figure out why. Is there another problem that needs to be resolved? I always respect the parents' wishes, but I am honest and forthright with them when I believe that a different approach is necessary. Given my expertise in child development and my experience working with children of various ages, I think I would be a great fit for this role.