As the first of the posts I have decided that we should approach this topic with caution. As an au pair it is hard not to overstep the boundry of knowing your place in the family. It becomes so easy to befriend your children and then feling bad when rules come into play.
Consitency, Consistency, Consistency!!!! One very important word to kep with you throughout this journey. Wether you are a parent or an au pair this will be a great test of character. Here is a simple example: Set the rules first, so if you use a glass take it to the sink after you have finished. Then even if you have been watching a movie together or playing sharades, you wont feel bad when reminding them to take their glasses to the kitchen. Simle as that. Yes there will be more tricky situations but if you remain consistent in your discipline and rules then your children will respect you and you will have no difficulty balancing friendship and discipline.Try it out, sit your children down and together make a star chart of rules and ways to achieve rewards. This is a great tool to love them while affirmng your role in their lives.
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