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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree with pp that it's yes to all the y/n questions.

It's especially important that you create a hand book. Ask around for a sample handbook, or look it up online. Once you get a template, update and change as you see fit. It should spell out all the house rules. In creating one, you'll be forced to think through various aspect of hosting a young adult in your house and what you expect from a good house mate. For instance, do you expect her to be home at least 8 hours before her shift? (you don't want a partier out until 3am on a Sunday and then start working Monday at 8am). can she have overnight guests? Do you want to have a family dinner every night? etc...[/quote]

Why should an au pair have to eat dinner with host family every night, particularly if she is off the clock.[/quote]

What an odd question. No, she does not have to. But some have explicitly told me that they appreciate the family dinner time, which makes them feel like part of the family. APs are free to opt out; it's also there if she wants to participate. [/quote]

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