Lesson 3: Understanding what is expected of you

You have just picked up Charlotte from her swimming lesson and are now stuck in traffic on your way back from the class. You are expected back in 5 minutes but are at least 30 minutes away. Both parents are at work and are likely to be in meetings. What do you do?

You are at the park with Sally aged 4 years of age and its time to go home. Sally is insisting on having an ice cream and has told you that the last Au Pair always allowed her to do this after school. You don’t mind, and are keen to have Sally like you. However, you know the parents don’t like Sally eating sugary food unless its a treat. What do you do?

You have recently started as an Au Pair with your new host family. Unfortunately it appears the youngest child Rebecca, aged 3 years of age is very much missing the last Au Pair and doesn’t want to spend time with you. What do you to?

You are recently started as an Au Pair and are feeling homesick and unhappy. What is the best way to deal with the situation?