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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a 25 year old au pair who has a dedicated car who works with our toddler. Many of the AP’s social activities and the toddler’s activities have been cancelled. Still, we would not dream of trying to control the AP’s private life or stop her from taking the toddler to any activities that are still happening. One or more of them would go crazy. Our house would be destroyed by the toddler. Instead we have encouraged the AP to invite friends over for movie nights. We have found outdoor activities for her and for the toddler. We have hosted friends for dinner. You cannot stop living and you cannot stop her from living. [/quote]

This is how the virus keeps spreading-people don’t change their habits. Social distancing is the only thing that will slow the spread. It’s all great for those of you who are healthy, but we have two people in our family with weakened immune systems. We are absolutely asking our AP to not go out anymore and keep the kids at home. We also pay her more than double the normal stipend. If that doesn’t work for her, she is welcome to go home.
Schools are closed, people are teleworking and minimizing contact with others, and the president has declared a national emergency. What more is it going to take for people to realize this is serious and you can absolutely ask any member of your family to change their behavior and habits. For those of you who ‘wouldn’t dream’ of asking their AP to modify their habits...wake up! [/quote]

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