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I doubt you’ve ever visited an actual baby lap time, museum, zoo class or music class. Also, this classes take place during school hours (out of the public eye) so how are you viewing them with your older kids? Also, why do you keep dismissing that good parents and nannies do these activities in addition to what they do at home? [/quote]

I don't.  I am dismissing the notion that "activities" like music classes, storytimes etc. have any value at all for infants.[/quote]
If it provides opportunities for their adult (parent/nanny) caregivers to socialize a bit, that’s huge. No adult should be isolated at home with a baby all day, every day. Surely this is common sense, no?[/quote]

And that's perfectly all right.  Yes, caregivers need some time to kick back and chat.  Some variety is always welcome. Just don't pretend it's for the baby.  I should also note that caregivers can socialize in a variety of settings. [/quote]

I don’t socialize at story time or infant music class.  The point to it (for me, for my charge) is start setting boundaries for social situations.  They stay on my lap, and I blow air gently over their ear, do gentle tickles and pattycake, etc.  Things that bring their focus back to me when they get distracted by other babies, then I redirect back to the teacher or librarian.  By the time they are 12-18 months, they are capable of sitting down for a few minutes without me on the floor with them (length of one song or short book), and they’re engaging with the other adult, not with me.

Reading at home is focused on receptive language, allowing them to hold and explore the book, talking about the pictures, etc.  There are no distractions from other babies, no other adults with whom to engage.  They aren’t learning to sit still and not cause distractions, because about half of our reading time is while they’re playing with something else.

Both are worthwhile.  For a child who will start preschool at 1.5-3, starting to learn social behavior early is crucial.  Preschool teachers know who just stayed home vs who went to activities and learn to behave during a book or activity.  The former struggle initially with everything, while the latter mainly deal with separation.[/quote]

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