Quote From: kschmittz I read this and yes, it is very sad that there are poor quality daycares out there. I can also see if this is the ONLY thing you see how your perception of daycare would be skewed. Yet, remember, there are women who have spouses who rape/molest their children IN THE HOME and the women never even know. Even worse, some do know and don't know how to stop it and do nothing.Frtunately, we have always had FANTASTIC caregivers for both of our kids. How do I know? Because I have great kids...polite, smart, and fun. Contrary to popular belief, they are "REAL BOYS" but know the limits and boundaries. I like to think (and of course I could be wrong)that I know them and their behavior. Most people who have had children that were "messed with" say that looking back they did notice a change in behavior while the problem was going on. To each his own but don't assume that just because you see something once it happens all the time. I have made this mistake and been shown different. Truth be told, at the park and other places, I am probably the most watchful of my kids (along with my husband) than most parents I see. They are rarely more than an armlength away and yes, they have been "trained" what to do if someone approaches them. Take care!
I never said that was the only way I saw day care nor is my perception of day care skewed. There are good ones and bad ones, just like there are good baby sitters and bad baby sitters. The last lines of my post summed up my opinion, but I guess you were already formulating your rebuttal and didn't read them..........You never really know who is watching Baby when it isn't YOU. You just have to make a choice and pray it doesn't come back to bite you. Whether it's Grandpa and the kid drowns in the pool, day care workers who smack em with a broom, nannies who whack em on the head with a wooden spoon, closet pedo-boyfriend, husband with no skills, Grandma who probably shouldn't drive.....sometimes Mom shouldn't be the care giver. You just don't know any more. Just have faith and keep going.
Seems like you just want to be the best parent at the playground. Are you really the" most watchful" or just the most anal?