I had a mom on mat leave who kept the older one with me full-time...and definitely now reduced hours...in fact he was the first to arrive and last to leave Then she started the younger one with me early because she couldn't stand being at home with him...she basically told me this So sad! Yet, I know she loves her kids and does her best in her own way. I just see that so many parents are so very ill-prepared to be parents...they have NO idea how hard it will be until they ahve the kids and then they have to figure out how to survive...and unfortunately these days it is very common and socially acceptable to just ship them off to daycare. I feel bad for the kids and our society in general....kids are being raised by strangers...no time for family values etc. Sad and scary to think this generation will be taking care of us one day

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Ugh, I can't even believe SAHM's take their children to daycare and go home and spend a day alone. I had a client on mat leave who kept her child here part time but it was because she really appreciated me and all that I was teaching her son and she used short days, less than 7 hours usually.

Otherwise, all my clients have been working parents. I have one set of parents and the Dad does all the dropping off and picking up and sometimes tells me his wife is at home sick with a cold for the day in case I need her and I have to bite my tongue hard so I don't ask him why she didn't keep her child home with her, but I suppose it's best so he doesn't get sick too.

I try not to think about what the parents are doing while I'm caring for their child. The important thing is that they be there at the drop of a hat in case of vomit, fever, etc. if they are at work or at home.