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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oh, and I meant to say that that’s not to imply I think host parents don’t have ANY responsibility to provide a good experience for the au pair. HPs need to make a reasonable effort to have some compassion, make them feel welcome and include them in some “fun” activities. Just don’t expect that to happen after work if you’ve decided to join a family that, you know, works. [/quote]

+1.  This is not a trip to Disney Land.  You are here to work.  [/quote]

And what is the family here to do? Are you saying that au pairs are like migrant workers here to pick strawberries and then go home? [/quote]

No, there is quite a range between migrant workers picking strawberries and Disneyland.  Some APs think it's supposed to be 100% fun  Some HFs think it's just cheap labor.  I vote for following house rules and doing your best with the kids, provided it is in line with program requirements. HFs can help make suggestions, suggest fun activities, etc, but we can't candy coat our real lives as they would do in Disney[/quote]

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