Effects of Daycare

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The Effects of Daycare Rita Thomas PSYCH/600 August 11, 2014 Tanya Semcesen The Effects of Daycare 1 Short and Long Term Effects on Infants and Toddlers in Full Time Daycare Centers This article speaks of the stresses of putting your child in daycare; whether it’s full time or part time care. Some people suggest that daycare in general has a negative effect. These beliefs are prompted by thoughts or ideas that mothers who place their children in daycare are showing rejection or disregard of the child. Others will suggest that there is a lack of empathy the child has in relationship with the mother. Another issue is that the child would have to learn to interact with multiple staff members. Some children will embrace the relationship with the caregivers and begin to build a bond with them rather than the mother. Some of the studies conducted reveal an absence of sympathy and empathy during the care of the children. Researchers feel that these children are placed in an environment that inhibits their growth. I find this information to be quite interesting. I worked in daycares directly out of high school. When I graduated college I became the Assistant Director of a very small daycare. A couple of years later I ended up in Pittsburgh PA as the Assistant Director of another child care center with 286 children. I’m sure there are inadequate child care centers all over. However, I struggle to believe that all day care centers show such a lack of sympathy and empathy toward children that they
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