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[quote=Anonymous]People, if you are paying soooo much more for an AP than she actually receives you should hire a nanny and help someone actually support themselves. Of course APs are barely paid - no one said you don't pay fees and other costs but she as a person receives very little - so stop arguing against the facts.

And yeah, OP, since you asked you do sound like a night are. She's supposed to be a member of the family not an employee you penalize because you're annoyed she didn't want to work some weekend. The trade off for an AP, for working more than FT hours for less than minimum wage, is the chance to meet people, travel, and experience local culture. When you begrudge her that ("the times I've asked she's been busy") you're taking away the ONLY perk of the program. I agree with the PP who said she knows, or will notice soon, and her work will suffer. Your kids will be safe when you get home but she won't have nearly as much fun with them as she would if she knew you respected and appreciated her.[/quote]

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