Frustrated! About legal limiting of people...

[Momof4]

Thanks....I would love to have the media take a good look at what we do, the very long hours we work without the breaks guaranteed other working women, and the very substantial level of responsibility we shoulder, but I believe the media tends to see us as unqualified and basically scary people. I don't think we would get a very fair hearing.

Oh I think I love you!

[dragonlady3]

You are too funny! Thanks. One day we may prevail...be treated with respect, but it won't be by the government. The latest is the news that they would like to start children in 'industrial' daycares by the age of 2. Just what little children need, large, competitive groups in noisy rooms. Oh...and some day cares discourage hugging the children!! Doesn't that make for a terrific way to grow and mature into loving adults who are capable of becoming good partners and parents! But they 'might' get a good early education!

[Sandbox Sally]

You are too funny! Thanks. One day we may prevail...be treated with respect, but it won't be by the government. The latest is the news that they would like to start children in 'industrial' daycares by the age of 2. Just what little children need, large, competitive groups in noisy rooms. Oh...and some day cares discourage hugging the children!! Doesn't that make for a terrific way to grow and mature into loving adults who are capable of becoming good partners and parents! But they 'might' get a good early education!

I think that the parents whose values are similar to our own will continue using home daycares. I think that a certain section of the population understands and values how important home-like care and consistency is.

Discourage hugging?? Damn. I give mine kisses too!

[dragonlady3]

Me too! Love to ruffle hair too! OOOOpss...probably get into big trouble some day. I too believe we offer a critical service and will continue to provide it with lots of hugs, eye contact, a calm, non-competitive and quiet environment, and I will be just as sane as the children. And we will be the ones producing good team players, and terrific future parents. Kisses and hugs to all...BIG and small...happy new year!