Right now I’m following kind of a debate about facebook and au pairs.
It’s kind of a weird topic, with no right answers. So to light up the subject I will give you my opinion.
I think facebook is a great idea to use, when you try to match with host families. But I think the biggest benefit belongs to the host family. They can have a very big “sneek peak” in an au pairs life. Everything you ever have been posting will be found. Pictures, updates, comments, games etc. It all will be available to the families.
Personally I don’t mind. I have a lot of stuff on facebook, and use it several times daily. I like the fact that I can follow all my friends’ lifes in just a few minutes a day. I can show them all that I want and show my way of living to the rest world.
But the biggest issue and debate is the pictures! There is a huge debate whether or not, it’s okay for an au pair to delete pictures who would have been “bad” in the host parents eyes. Personally I have only deleted a few pictures, pictures that I wouldn’t like to show my parents.
The “problem” in hostparents eyes is often when au pairs smokes or the picture contains bottles or drinks. I Personally won’t remove all of those pictures.
First of all: I DO NOT SMOKE not even at parties.
Second: I hardly never drink.
Third: When I DO drink, I drink around my family and nearest friends, not because I’m worried that I will get to drunk. But because I enjoy having a nice time with them and a glass or two is part of the cozy time.
Fourth: I HAVE NEVER AND WILL NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE!
Fifth: I only drink when I’m celebrating something, Birthday, anniversary, graduation etc.
But it’s so important for ALL au pairs to TELL THE TRUTH at all times. The more open you are, the better. If they ask do you smoke? Then say NO if you don’t, but say YES if you do also if it’s just “social smoking” But instead of just saying yes or no. EXPLAIN! This also counts for all other questions the family may have. Always tell the truth.
But it’s just my advice and thought about aupair VS facebook VS host family
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