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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If she's frazzled from her daily job of caring for three children full time (and who wouldn't be?), I'm not surprised that something simple like the line at the DMV seems like a big deal.  I've had some serious, major family stress the past week and I actually cried at the DMV yesterday.  I literally could not take one more thing..... and I'm 37.

It's not productive for her to complain to the OP, sure.  But think how young people are when speaking with theire friends: "Oh god, I just hadthe WORST LUNCH EVER."  It's stupid, but normal.  Ultimately the AP has to realize that the OP is her employer.

AP relationships are funny because we want "a member of the family" but hire 21 year olds and complain when they act their ages.  So we hire a near-teenager and get irritated that she acts as a teenager....

As employers we're not interested in hearing their petty complaints, but these kids are usually acting within the bounds of normal behavior for a "member of the family" of that age.  All of our kids will be annoying when they're 21, too.[/quote]
Well said. Host families get a preview of what's coming down the pike, but have to play nice.[/quote]

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