Anonymous wrote:many of the south americans are looking for a visa and to get hitched to an American, they often aren't here for children
Former AP here (not Brazilian).
Host families should realize that 0% of us come to the US for the children.
That doesn't mean we don't like babysitting but we come for other reasons.
Working on our English, seeing a new country, living a new experience etc.
Yes, some come to get a husband as well.