Foriegn Exchange Student?

My family is on a program that gives room %26amp; board to foriegn exchange students for a certain amount of money per month. Up until now, all of our students have been extreamly well behaved. However, a few days ago, we recieved a student who is a nightmare. It would take forever to tell you everything he has done so far, so I will just name a couple of things he has done. 1. My kids have caught him poking around thier things 2. He eats like a pig (I'm talking like 5 hamburgers at dinner!) 3. He puts on wayyy to much body spray. 4. He takes food that is specifically for my kids. My children don'tdeserve to put up with this and neither do I. What can I do to get him out of my house?

Foriegn Exchange Student?
1. I would try working things out between you two first.





He may not know his behavior is offensive.





For example: let him know that our culture considers heavy perfume offensive. By doing that you are doing him a favor. You would be keeping him from being embarrased.





2. Make a list of expectations and give him the chance to change.





Many exchange programs have arbitrators or local counselors who can help.


Make your expectations clear--even including 'common sense' stuff (example: not invading the private space of others, not using the possessions of others etc)--common sense is cultural and you must be as clear as possible.








You can make a contract for the conditions of him remaining in your home. If the pay/living arrangement is contractual--tell the organization that he is violating terms of the contract by abusing his privelidges. A contract does not give anyone permission to abuse the liberties in your home.





3. If he does not change--give him a 2 week notice or how ever much time you decide to make other arrangements. You can contact the exchange organization. Tell them that he is not compatible, you have tried working it out between you both and there is no resolution or peace in your home.


You can refund him the money for the time he has not spent in your home.





Manners and consideration are a reflection of his upbringing and home life.





This could be a good learning opportunity for him to learn manners if his parents or guardians failed him. This may be a great chance for him to learn how to be considerate in another culture.
Reply:Dont treat him like a monster or an animal even if he acts like it ... treat him nicely = a wel mannered way to explain the bounderies to him and if he doesnt follow them take stuff away (cell pone..special priv.b etc,,,) and if you stiill cant tolleract him explain to him understandly the ground rules to the principal or whoever is that
Reply:you don't have to put up with anyone that would make you or your family uncomfortable. you could call up this foreign exchange program and tell them that this isn't working out for you. and while you are at it, you could tell them what kind of an foreign exchange student you would like to have in the future (make a list if you will) if you are still interested in providing your home to them. again, you don't need to have any unnecessary stress in your life!

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