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[quote=Anonymous]I also had this problem and decided it wasn't worth it to continue to press for a nanny to speak French. I had to separate nannies and I asked for them to speak to DD in French only. Now, in their defense, my DD was 4, and had only a private lesson of an hour once a week for six months prior. So, she did not have very many French skills. She's also very strong willed and was resistant in her French class. So, I'm thinking this was the problem. The nannies got worn down and just gave up. How old is your baby? I think this makes the difference. When I asked the nannies why they switched to English, it was because they felt weird speaking to an English-speaking child in French, like it was forced. I've had two different people tell me this, so I know it's not just their fault. Anyways, I gave up on that. What we do now is DD goes to a French playgroup and a group lesson twice per week. Once she starts first grade I'll get a French nanny again. DD will be old enough to not be so resistant. GL, OP![/quote]

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