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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can do that, in that you can set boundaries over whom you’d like in your home. But I think you fundamentally misunderstand the au pair program. She is supposed to be part of the family and her childcare hours are strictly capped at 45 per week. When she isn’t on duty, she isn’t providing childcare. This isn’t negotiable, it’s a program run through the State Department. Au pairs are often invited to join their family on trips and outings, and while they often do provide help in that they are another adult in the room, they aren’t in charge of the kids unless that’s part of their 45 hours. So yes - taking photos, texting - all ok. She is not a domestic servant with blurry responsibilities, and she’s not a live in nanny. 
If you don’t like her you don’t have to host her, same as anyone. But if you think she is somehow a leech because she’s not jumping to watch the kids more for her $195 per week stipend, your derision is misplaced. [/quote]

I don’t care about the details of the AP program. Any 18yo that’s a guest in my home is going to be expected to contribute, this kid is just rude and was raised without any manners.  Even when she is on the clock my sister is running around like a dummy while the AP sits around [/quote]

Why is your sister letting this happen? Sounds like she's the problem here.[/quote]

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