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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd like the Moms here who went back to work when their babies were 6 months or younger to tell me honestly: Do you think your child was just as well being in daycare compared to being with you?[/quote]

Excellent question. Anyone?

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I'll bite.  I actually think my daughter is more socialized and adaptable than she would be if she wasn't in daycare (and more so than I was at that age).  DH and I are rather quiet, introverted people, and while the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, she's around kids and other adults all the time at daycare and is much more comfortable when being introduced to new people and situations.  I'm not sure I would have been able to provide enough stimulation if she was with me 24/7, or set up enough play dates.  We're trying for a sibling but haven't had luck yet, so I'm grateful that she's learning to share and get along with others.

Now, I absolutely hated taking her to daycare at 3 months- I felt awful and was tempted to quit.  But we had to focus on the long term, it was important for my family that I maintain my career.  Would have loved to take an additional few months but it just wasn't possible.  Maybe you should focus your efforts on improving maternity leave policies and child care options in this country than chastising women for working with the current system?  DD's daycare has been great- there have been a couple caregivers at the center I wasn't crazy about but most have been wonderful and I never doubted that she was well cared for.[/quote]

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