There are many other forms of child care, however, there is nothing that can replace parenting. It matters far more than any single decision about child care--or all the decisions put together. Extended family members are typically capable of providing the similar love and care that a child needs, but a child's development usually suffers when they are placed in any form of daycare. According to research, non-parental care...
- Lowers the amount of time a child has to form a good, healthy relationship with their parents
- Causes increased difficulty in parenting
- Increases the difficulty of ensuring your child has proper development
- Increases child behavioral problems
