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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are a HF and have had APs for 4 years now.  We are not perfect but I think we are a good family as we observe the rules, respect the AP and have her well-being in mind.

However, if I think about my own daughter being an AP, I am surprised to find that my first reaction would be 'NO.'  I sort of look at that year as a waste of time because it would not teach my daughter any important skills to have a successful life.

On the other hand, I like seeing the personal growth that our APs go through during the year with us.  Being in a different country teaches them to be independent, brave, and more appreciative of what they have.  It teaches them to stand up for themselves and generally get a better sense of self.  Those are things that I wouldn't mind my daughter learning.     [/quote]

I agree with you word-for-word, which is why I would sooner encourage my kids to do a year or semester abroad as part of their studies, as I did.  The concept of the au pair program is excellent if your career aspirations are around service industry, early education, etc (as has been the case for many of my au pairs.)  What was ideal for me, and may be more fitting for my children, was my semester abroad in which I did a full semester of undergrad and an internship in my field.  [/quote]

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