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►Chinese Nannies In Demand in U.S.

As China eases its cultural exchange visa policy, its women are going to the U.S. to be nannies. In the last five years, the demand for mainland Chinese au pairs has risen not because of their ability to care for children, but rather their ability to teach American children Mandarin. American parents are finally beginning to recognize the value of Chinese as many are projecting China will be the major economic power for the next generation. Conversely, young Chinese women are given the opportunity to learn English for a year and experience American culture first-hand. Everybody wins, except the small child who has to learn one of the most difficult languages imaginable. However, these children are getting the edge, writes Ginia Bellafante.