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Originally Posted by macker
I would avoid daycare/dayhome scenerios if possible. I realize this may not be possible but you may be able to cut expenses etc. to make it work as many people go back to work and end up paying 40-60% of their take home pay on daycare/dayhome anyways so it doesn't really make sense. Your childs early years are priceless and pass way to quick so be there for as many of these moments as you can. You are the best person to raise your child so see if you and your wife can align your schedules so that you are there for him/her. Passing your child from place to place sends an early message to your child and the most important thing you have to offer your child is your time. People always grumble about the cost of daycare/dayhomes etc. without even taking a moment to factor in the true cost. It is greater than most people want to acknowledge imo. Structure your life to make it work.
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While this is a very valid point, and it is what I currently do because of finances, there are also valid reasons to having a child in daycare.
Your child gets interaction with other kids, you can get someone who is trained in early childhood education to help things. You also need to consider that not every minute you spend with your kids is 'quality time', take for example dragging 3 kids around to do errands for 4-6 hours. Would it be better for them to be in someone else's care and playing with other kids, or fighting with you because they want a chocolate bar at the grocery store or screaming from the back seat of the car?