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[quote=Anonymous]Hey previous poster, you were responding to my post. I was really just venting. She’s a lovely girl, I just didn’t realize how much I valued my privacy and space until now. And that doesn’t make me a bad person… the au pair program isn’t for everyone.

As for your remarks about me being interested in cheap labor, I have no doubt that drives a lot of au pair families. Which really sucks for au pairs. That was not a major factor for us. I was more interested in the flexibility that an au pair can provide and exposure to a foreign culture. There are some things that are more important than saving money - like privacy, quality of life, your child’s needs, etc. So while nannies are (typically) more expensive, we will hire a live out nanny after this.

To be honest, I struggle with the “part of the family” thing. I do try to take that to heart, and to include her in all things - including vacations, shopping outings, visiting with friends and family, etc. I want her to have a good time during her stay here. I care very much for her. At the same time, I sometimes miss having time with “just my family.”  Hosting a needy 20 year old with few friends is exhausting. It just is. I don’t think that makes me a bad person… just not the right person for this program.  [/quote]

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