Daycare....What's up with all of the Hype?

[trishaerin]

Seems lately I have been reading article after article on how children are "smarter" when they attend daycare. I'm not saying that this is wrong, nor does it make me upset but a tad bit torn. I'm not one of those "Moms" who says that their kid is a genius, I'm not saying that she is dumb, she is just Maddy. I have one friend, she is a sweet

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[crazy_sexy]

I think it's bunk. Because if I can help it my kid will be Einstein Jr. and not be in daycare. Perhaps it's just that parents notice how smart their kids are when they aren't around them 24/7. I am sure Maddy is brilliant....in her own way. Kids progress at different levels. We had a patient in recently and his seven month old daughter was walking all over the office. Yes, walking. It looked VERY bizarre because she is so small. It just didn't look right. Her older sister didn't start walking until much later however she was speaking long before her.

[acey]

I could go on a long diatribe here but I will spare you that. The daycare versus home debate has gone on for many years. There are advantages to each. Daycare is often a necessity. And from my observations (teaching grade one for many years), it usually all evens out. I guess the best thing is to choose what's right for you, if you are lucky enough to have a choice.