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I grew up as a latchkey kid from the time I was old enough to go to school. I honestly don't see the point in bothering with childcare if they're old enough to
by danmg 6y ago
I grew up as a latchkey kid from the time I was old enough to go to school.
I honestly don't see the point in bothering with childcare if they're old enough to be in school. They've either got homework, they can engage in some free play around the neighbourhood, or they can just play on their own. Paying someone hourly to watch over them as if they were made out of glass is just going to infantalize them further.
- usaar333 6y agoThe most acute problem here is for parents with children age 2-5 getting hit when daycares shut down. Older kids can do online classes on their own somewhat; younger kids? nope.
- em-bee 6y agoit's not that easy. kids are not used to the situation. they are not allowed to go outside either. and online learning requires self-discipline that not all kids have. the kids also do not understand that parents being at home doesn't mean that they don't have to work.