Answering Difficult Questions
by Natalie Jordan
While the media continues to cover the devastation in Haiti, au pairs may be faced with some difficult questions from the host children about what happened and what it means. The au pairs are undoubtedly having their own personal response to this tragedy and they may appreciate some guidance or direction from their host parents about how they would like them to deal with these kinds of questions. In addition to providing an opportunity for your families to make a donation, if they so choose, through the fundraising initiative we announced last week it may be helpful to also suggest that this issue be a topic of discussion between host parents and au pairs so that everyone can be on the same page regarding how this should be handled. The devastation experienced by the people of Haiti is unimaginable, but understanding how to talk about it is important and that’s a personal choice for every family. If you have any au pairs in your group that are having any difficulty with this situation and would appreciate the support of one of our Program Counselors, please reach out to your Program Director and we would be more than happy to make this resource available to them.
7 months ago
