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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not going to read 22 pages.  But to respond to OP.

Both my kids have been in daycare since infancy.
I do feel somewhat bad about it.

On the other hand, they have learned tons, and I don't think I would have been a very good mom if I were home with them all day every day.

My first born is now going on 9, she turned out great.  Very sweet, smart, early reader, just a delight.  She and I are madly in love with each other, still.  I had no qualms about leaving my now 4 year old with the same caregivers when the time came.

I wish I had more balance in my life - could work a bit less, spend more times with my kids, pay less for daycare.  But overall it worked out OK.  My kids and our relationshiops don't seem tohave suffered.  [/quote]

*shrug* My kids haven't suffered, either. Both of my kids went to daycare at 6 weeks and then to Montessori preschool at 2 1/2.  They're gifted, well adjusted, friendly, happy kids. It was necessary for me to work to support our family, but I didn't feel a slight bit of guilt over putting them in care. I was fortunate to have access to good quality care.

The longitudinal studies show kids who go to daycare get slight gains in academics and cognitive abilities. Kids who stay home get slight gains in behavior and risk taking.  It's a trade off.

People who want to pick a WOHM vs. SAHM fight need to get a life and start dealing with their choices. Both sets of kids will be fine. It's just what works for you and your family. [/quote]

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