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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have been considering getting an au pair. While we love the idea of flexibility given that our kids are in school most of the day, we are really hesitant to have someone in our space 24/7. We know two families who have recently gotten au pairs and they tend to bring the au pairs everywhere with them, so I am curious what is normal. For example, we made plans to meet one family for dinner on a random weeknight and the au pair joined as well (she was off). Or, we went to a birthday party for another 4 year old in my son’s class and the au pair came with both the parents (the families are friends). Another couple told us every time they travel anywhere the au pair goes too (not because she is always working, they just invite her to join).

Is it common to always take your au pair out to meals even when they aren’t working? Do you always offer to bring them on trip even if you don’t need them to work?

I just want to make sure we understand what the expectations are.[/quote]

[b]They are to be a part of your family. Not an inexpensive maid or babysitter.[/b]  If you can't take a 19+ ager living with you an au pair is not going to work.  [/quote]

This is exactly how it is. They are part of your family while in your home. [/quote]

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