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[quote=Anonymous]I kind of disagree with the PP, but I think the issue may be partly determined by what your particular AP job looks like.

If you have older kids, and primarily need an AP to help with homework, shuttle kids to after-school activities, and be an adult presence in the house -- I bet there are plenty of good, organized APs (that may want to work in law, business, etc.) who can fill that role well.

I think if you have multiple (or even one?) small children in the house, where nonsensical crying over wearing shoes is a part of your life -- then EXTREME patience and a real love of children makes a better bet.  Not to say you couldn't have successful APs of both types.

When I started in the AP program, my kids were 3 and 5.   I then had a third child.  Our best au pairs have all been people interested in doing child care/teaching long term.  But I do think as my kids have gotten older (oldest are now 7 and 9) the job changes.  Moreso now, I need someone who can "manage" things  (drive, shuttle, get homework done).  But there is less of a need for the unique kind of patience that is needed by toddlers and young kids.[/quote]

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