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> Daycare isn't unbeneficial to a child. That's a very simplified observation of a complex reality. Not all daycares are created equal: The National Institute
by Clanan 12y ago
> Daycare isn't unbeneficial to a child.
That's a very simplified observation of a complex reality. Not all daycares are created equal: The National Institute of Child Health Development[1] found that most daycare operations are "fair" or "poor". Only 10% are "high-quality".
Obviously the details are what matter in each case: a caring parent at home is far better than a crowded day-care. Conversely, a great daycare can help with a bad home situation.
[1] https://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/documents/seccyd_06.pdf https://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/documents/seccyd...
- freehunter 12y agoIt's a fair point, I was trying to come up with a concise way to refute "but it would also be hugely beneficial for the children's development!" because I'm not sure that's entirely true. There's nothing I've seen saying that, everything else staying the same, a parent at home is massively more beneficial than a child in daycare. The most important thing is parental involvement, and that can be done with or without daycare. A stay-at-home parent who doesn't engage their child is just as bad as two working parents who do the same.