Separate ways

When parents separate, who puts the children first? You do, of course, says Lindsey Blythe It must be the most difficult position for a nanny to be in. You started the job months, or even years ago with high hopes; the parents were positive and the children were happy. They had their ups and downs, like all families, but managed to muddle through. But there seemed to come a point where the arguments and silences took a more serious turn. Now your employers have decided to separate. What will it mean for the children - and for you?