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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't get an AP.  She doesn't cease to exist when she's off the clock. You are responsible for providing her with a cultural experience. If you're doing this solely for childcare, you're going to have a bad time.[/quote]

Child care plus exposing kids to another culture. Happy to take her out and about to things we do (which are mostly kid centric). Can't tolerate idea of having to handhold like crazy. I need to know if there is still room for personal space or if it's like having a clingy girlfriend with you all the time. That sounds terrible but I don't mean to be a jerk about it. I'm just curious if there is hope for an engaged but independent au pair who isn't looking to be extensively mothered during her stay. [/quote]

There's always the chance you may have to handhold.  You just don't know. You are welcoming a young adult into your home.  There is a certain level of "handholding" and guidance involved in this type of relationship.  You should consider another arrangement.[/quote]

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