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Is SAHM better than childcare? Does no one worry?

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Zon · 17/01/2012 21:39

In my home country the key discussion topic when mums talk about childcare is the impact of it. What will it do to your child (emotionally, developmentally etc.) if you are a working parent and your child sees you much less? Many parent find that at least one of the parents should be there for more than half of the week. Somehow it doesn't seem such an issue here. Is this true or have I just missed it? Do you worry about the impact of childcare on your baby/child?

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Chubfuddler · 17/01/2012 21:43

IN THE BLUE CORNER

day orphanges
handing Dcs over to strangers
missing precious moments
why have them if you don't want to look after them
I was prepared to make sacrifices for my children

IN THE RED CORNER

needed to exercise my brain
More than just a mummy

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

hopenglory · 17/01/2012 21:41

I worry more about the impact of not paying the rent