Myth #4

Your CCP must speak English.
Our friend hired a Chinese nanny who spoke no English, so that her son would be fluent in Mandarin Chinese, which he was studying at school. Many families are teaching their kids to be bilingual by virtue of hiring a non-English speaking CCP. Just be sure you speak enough of the same language to communicate with each other. And, as far as safety is concerned, your CCP should be able to dial 911 and speak English well enough to handle an emergency situation. One mother’s idea of adequate communication may differ vastly from the next. The goal is to be comfortable enough with your CCP’s communication skills to know that your child’s safety and well-being are protected.