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Mary Poppins in Name Only Au Pair Trend Hits Britain
London dispatch notes British families import over 16 000 au pair girls annually from Europe to care for children and assist at home. The article highlights lack of regulation, low pay, long hours, and risks of ill treatment, pregnancy, and social temptations, with references to Queen Elizabeth II and Ellie Sommer as notable cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mary Poppins
Ursula Zimmerman
Carmen Dolores Gomez
Europe
British Consumers’ Association
British Vigilance Society
Council of Europe
Ellie Sommer
Britain
Elke Schletz
Joe Nathan