{"id":9142,"date":"2024-04-15T19:28:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T19:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/?p=9142"},"modified":"2024-04-19T19:45:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T19:45:49","slug":"five-reasons-you-should-consider-a-male-au-pair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.aupairusa.org\/host-families\/advice\/five-reasons-you-should-consider-a-male-au-pair\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Reasons to Consider a Male Au Pair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This post was originally published in January 2020 and revised in April 2024 by other contributors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Male au pairs are a great fit for many families.
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The traditional concept of an au pair closely resembles Mary Poppins swooping in on her umbrella with a spoonful of sugar. However, the times are changin\u2019 and with today\u2019s active, always-on-the-go lifestyle, male au pairs, or \u2018BroPairs\u2019, are becoming a popular option. Obviously, every au pair is different, but based on observations from our host families and Local Coordinators, here are five reasons you should consider hosting a male au pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Male au pairs are highly motivated.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve found that young men who apply to the Au Pair USA<\/a> au pair program are very passionate about becoming an au pair. Male au pairs are not as common as female au pairs, which means that the BroPairs who walk through our door really love working with children and tend to stand out as being excellent childcare providers. Male au pairs often hold themselves to a very high standard because they know what they\u2019re doing is a less popular option, and they like to prove how excellent they are at the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Au pair Nassim worked at a recreation center in his home country.
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2. Male au pairs are responsible adults, but can be playful like kids as well. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Male au pairs are usually full of energy, and they love to get outside and play. If you have little ones who never seem to stop moving, a BroPair could be a great fit for your family. Male au pairs will demonstrate how to play safely so that your kids can have fun adventures, and you don\u2019t have to worry about their well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Male au pairs add a male dynamic to the home.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The maternal presence that a female au pair provides is wonderful and the flipside of that is the brotherly or paternal balance that a male au pair can introduce into your home. Male au pairs are great for any family that is looking for a male role model for their kids, whether you have all girls, all boys, or a mixed bunch. We\u2019ve found that single moms often appreciate having a constant male presence for their kids to learn from. Male au pairs usually relate to the children as a big brother, hence the term \u2018BroPair\u2019!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Male au pairs find the balance between fun and responsible.
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4. Male au pairs are used to groups of kids.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most male au pairs have worked as a coach, camp counselor, or similar role, so they have work experience with large groups of children. This is especially good news for parents who are balancing the personalities of more than one child. Your BroPair will be able to navigate a group situation with ease\u2014in fact, it may give him even more energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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