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Reading the OP's daycare bashing forces me to step up on a soapbox myself. Even though it's 95% of the reason why EVERYONE goes to work - there are a few cases when not everyone "does it for the money". Extra money in the house would have been really nice & in my case, we could have used it, but we chose raising our children over a new car, a bigger house, etc. It's your choice. I don't begrudge women who choose otherwise - there is no reason why a woman can't have both worlds. But don't blame the caregivers for doing it for the money because you might feel guilty for choosing to go the same route. Be greatful that they are there. They do a hard job for your benefit - and there are rules & regulations that they must follow to protect all children, including yours. OP, if you are reading this, I feel for your child, but you should look deeply into your heart and maybe you'll realize that you could be using this caregiver as a scapegoat. Someone to blame because you weren't there for your sick child.
And to answer the "doing it for the money" part - my children are grown now and don't need me to care for them anymore. I missed having babies & children in my life and chose to get a p/t job at a local daycare. My husband has a good paying job and I am fortunate that I don't need to work to get by. It's a good thing too because the pay is minimum & the work is tedius (who in their right mind can enjoy changing poopy diapers or wiping running noses all day) but still, I LOVE IT. I just happen to be one that doesn't do it for the money. My extra benefits cannot be measured in dollars - they are better than that. My job is like a lifetime giftcard to drink from the Fountain of Youth. It might sound hokey, but again, I get to see life through the eyes of a child, I get to re-experience the wonders of make-believe and Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. I now have an excuse to fingerpaint & sing silly songs. And thankfully, only once in a while, there are a few drawbacks. Once in awhile, we come across a parent like the OP. But these drawbacks are just a minor bump in the road & in the minority (thank God).
And to answer the "doing it for the money" part - my children are grown now and don't need me to care for them anymore. I missed having babies & children in my life and chose to get a p/t job at a local daycare. My husband has a good paying job and I am fortunate that I don't need to work to get by. It's a good thing too because the pay is minimum & the work is tedius (who in their right mind can enjoy changing poopy diapers or wiping running noses all day) but still, I LOVE IT. I just happen to be one that doesn't do it for the money. My extra benefits cannot be measured in dollars - they are better than that. My job is like a lifetime giftcard to drink from the Fountain of Youth. It might sound hokey, but again, I get to see life through the eyes of a child, I get to re-experience the wonders of make-believe and Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. I now have an excuse to fingerpaint & sing silly songs. And thankfully, only once in a while, there are a few drawbacks. Once in awhile, we come across a parent like the OP. But these drawbacks are just a minor bump in the road & in the minority (thank God).
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