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[quote=Anonymous]I'll put in a good word for APs.  I wouldn't have stuck with the program for over a decade if it hadn't been a good experience.  Sure they are younger than most nannies, but also generally sharp, energetic, open-minded, without a lot of attitude that they know more than their charges' parents. And yes, we had APs with our infants, though I spent a lot of time training/orienting them before returning to work.  It's also an opportunity for your children to learn about different cultures and be introduced to new interests. Our APs did gymnastics, soccer, skating, horseback riding, martial arts, and bicycling, so my kids got exposure to some sports that I wouldn't necessarily have had them try because I don't do all those things.  Plus most of the APs stayed close enough to our family that we see them in person when we go to Europe and vice versa.  We weren't wealthy enough to pay $50-60K for a nanny, but we were willing to put in the investment in the AP/HF relationship to make it work reasonably well for us.  Of course, no caregiver is perfect, so you'll need to remind even the rock star AP once in a while, and occasionally, you'll get someone who needs to go home early due to home sickness or unsuitability. [/quote]

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