Why should you become a host family?
Undeniably a host family is a vital part of the cultural exchange program because they are the one offering Au Pair a view of their home country. Hosting an Au Pair is a rewarding experience as you get an opportunity to learn another culture and language at home. This is how you start a lifelong relationship with a person from another country by inviting him/her to be a part of your family and culture. A part from cultural aspect, your children will enjoy having a big brother or sister who take a good care of them and participate in various fun activities. Another plus is that your children gain an opportunity to learn new language and experience new culture at young age. This helps stimulating their sense of mutual understanding and respect for international cultures. For parents, hiring a live-in babysitter, family life is no longer stressful and hectic since Au Pair will give you a hand in some parts of parenting and household.
Shortly speaking, Au Pair program provides an energetic caregiver for your children as well as flexibility of time. Above all else, being a host family means being a representative of your country.