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[quote=Anonymous]I can't believe the number of comments suggesting giving her more money so that she can buy more snacks for herself.  She can use her current stipend for this, sure, but why shouldn't she need to eat within the budgeted amount for the family, which already includes her.  In essence, you are saying to give her a raise so she can buy more junk food for herself.

I wonder if the au pair were using more gas in the family car during her free time than was budgeting for, would those "give her a small stipend to buy her own food" posters suggest that the gas allowance is too small, too, and she should get a small stipend so, she can accommodate her increased desire for more gas?

What if she uses up the data allowance on her phone really fast, even faster than you do? Would you suggest just giving her a "small stipend" so she could buy more data?

What if she used up all the hot water before anyone else showered? Or ordered more on demand TV? Or any other shared family resources??  Just because it is food, it does not mean the family must provide her with extra money so she can meet her desires.  Twe are not talking about food needed for health and sustenance...it's supplementary, extra, pleasurable food, of which she is ALREADY allotted a portion.  The family food budget needs to include her and it needs to include foods that she likes.  The family needs to provide her with as much of whatever 'fun' food as the other adults get.  But if she CHOOSES to consume more for her own pleasure or entertainment, like anything else, she is free to do so, but on her own dime.  The answer is NOT to give her more money so she can continue to consume more than her fair share. Wow.[/quote]

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