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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This might be based in nothing, but my gut tells me my kid’s high school teachers are going to be more influential than their daycare teachers. There are times in life when kids are seeking influence. [/quote]
Possibly or maybe they'll be just as forgettable. I don't think there is much of a formula beyond someone really caring and taking interest in you.

I had a workaholic wohm who still cannot chill in retirement she took later than most. She loved/loves money and she loves being productive. I had nannies at a very young age and then went latch key by second grade. I remember my nannies and they got me through those "learning explosion" years but my parents, especially my mom, raised me and had such a strong influence (even if it's just to be the contradictory daughter) on me that no nanny, teacher or friend could ever compete. Kids pick up their parents values and love (or lack of in other cases) no matter how many hours a day they spend together. Your parents are there on days off, holidays and they are the one you go to when you need big help. My mom raised me no less than I as a sahm am raising my kids. I see the same in my wohm friends who get involved every bit they can despite working more hours than most. I think it's just one of many variables that can add up to a benefit or drawback depending on the combo. There were some negatives but no more than have come up while I've been a sahm. Everyone has problems come up from time to time, it doesn't discount everything else.[/quote]

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