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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do working parents think they don't need aftercare? Its not your kid's fault for not wanting to be along and entertain himself. [/quote]

[b]I think the question should be “how can people be actually working when they are watching a young child?” [/b]
I have a job with a lot of flexibility over the summer, so my kids aren’t in camp every single week, but that means I’m working at night after they’re in bed.[/quote]

They can't. The child is either on screens, or the parent is not focused on work which is not fair to the employer. I get that most parents don't care though. [/quote]

It really depends on your job and how you work. I’m an editor and my job is not heavy on meetings. Even before kids, a typical day for me was to start work early (7 or 7:30), work intensely 4 hours, come up for air/phone calls/food, then 2 more hours of intense focus, then administrative work the rest of the day. It’s common for me to do markups in the evening or on the weekend to accommodate deadlines.

This has translated so easily to parenting, especially with WFH. My partner handles mornings, and I’m around afternoons/evenings with no real impact on my work output. I’m also far enough into my career that there are things I’m valued for that would be challenging to find someone with enough experience to do as well or as quickly. My colleagues are fully aware of my work schedule and I block out time on my calendar when I’m with my kid. It’s transparent and works for everyone.

Not all jobs are like this but more could be. This is something I sought out before I had kids because it appeals to my strengths and work habits. I do not do well in environments with lots of meetings or where my work is disrupted often.[/quote]

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