I know kids who grew up with single moms and fared better in school than their more financially advantaged counterparts. The single moms had to work harder to keep everything together for their families, whereas the more advantaged moms took everything for granted - including their kids.
I wouldn't generalize about daycare; not all daycare centers are alike with like equipment and advantages.
As for the differences between kids who go to daycare and those who stay home with mom, sure there can be differences, even significant differences. How about lack of social skills, for one, or the ability to share, for another. Kids need to be with other kids.
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I know kids who grew up with single moms and fared better in school than their more financially advantaged counterparts. The single moms had to work harder to keep everything together for their families, whereas the more advantaged moms took everything for granted - including their kids.
I wouldn't generalize about daycare; not all daycare centers are alike with like equipment and advantages.
As for the differences between kids who go to daycare and those who stay home with mom, sure there can be differences, even significant differences. How about lack of social skills, for one, or the ability to share, for another. Kids need to be with other kids.
September 12, 2008 - 6:58pmThis Comment
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