Grow up. They're kids, and that's that. It doesn't matter where they're from. Yes, you have to explain the rules here ( alcohol, etc.) but that doesn't make them aliens. If you are not friends with your own kids, you'll never be friends with an exchange student. They came here to make friends. Did you think it was for the educational opportunity? Write to their parents, send them a card, or something. You must treat them like your own, or there is no point in them being here. If they feel you have an interest in them, and an interrest in their family and are willing to keep contact, it will be easier. For instance, if you get to know the parents a little, just by phone... Junior gives you a hard time,you can call France and say " hey, is it alright if I ground him? " " What are you doing whe she gets this way ?" "Ass-whuppin' time?" Can they talk to you about girls or boys, in their own way, not like your own kids , and you can listen? One year is forever. Think about it. Corazon