Child Day Care

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Child Day Care Day care is now a fact of life for many families, but for most of the past century it's been the subject of fierce debate. More recently a debate has swirled around universal day care versus traditional parenting. One of the biggest debates going on right now is whether it is better for kids to be raised at home by a stay home parent or whether kids progress better in a daycare environment. Some parents say there is no substitute for having Mom (or Dad) at home during the first years of a child’s life. Others believe that daycare provides a more structured environment where children can learn socialization skills and have friends to interact with outside the home. Pros of Daycare * Learning- Kids often can get a head start by going to day care, as they are introduced to subject matter including basic language, math and art skills that will come in handy as they prepare for kindergarten. * Socialization- kids can learn valuable social skills by interacting with kids in their age group including communication, sharing and a sense of independence. And since toddlers quickly become used to the classroom type setting, the transition to kindergarten later usually happens much more smoothly. * Activities- often day care providers provide fun activities including swimming, art, and even field trips to the zoo, park, fire department or museum * Let’s parent work outside the home- for some parents, a career is a key part of their mental well being or an economic necessity. Sending the kids to daycare can be a way of keeping your career on the fast track and can provide income for the family. Pros of Parent at Home * Parental bonding- taking care of kids at home can provide a loving and bonding relationship. Parents can teach their children about life and values. * Putting things in perspective- The first few years fly by so if
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