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[quote=Anonymous]You hosted an au pair, not hired a nanny. She is not a professional, she is here to learn about cultural norms within US households and to feel part of a family. You either need to change your expectations of the household as a whole or you need to let her go and get someone older and more professional. The only loophole I can think of is explaining that she can't do these things because she isn't a parent, she is more like an older sibling, but if you do that, be prepared to be back in a month complaining that your AP takes no initiative and just does the bare minimum before running off to hang with friends or in her room. If you want her to behave like a proper adult member of a functioning family, maybe you and your husband should do the same. My advice? Let DH talk to her so she knows what she's dealing with. Best case she decides to be a better parent than your husband and silently resents you for it, worst case she leaves immediately. [/quote]
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