In the early 1950s, Malay schools in Brunei were not favoured by the Bruneians particularly because the boys were needed to help and support their family while the girls were married off at a very young age (Awang Asbol bin Mail, 2010). During those times, parents were mostly working as farmers and had the time to look after their offspring. However, by the end of 1950s, Bruneians embraced educational system and started to send their children to school (Awang Asbol bin Mail, 2010). At present, it is common to see an increasing number of parents as income earners (Hein & Cassirer, 2010). Although this would provide them with a higher income, parents are now facing the problem of who will be taking care of their children when they are working. These concerns may be overcome by improving childcare for working parents in Brunei such as providing adequate childcare centre for all working families, establishing a nursery in the workplace and setting up a specialised institution for prospective childcare workers. An adequate childcare centre would bring benefits to both parents as well as the children. Parents would be less worried when they are at work as the childcare centre will have their own program and curriculum to fulfil their children’s time and needs. These programs and curriculum were designated to focus on the holistic development of the children (Ministry of Social and Family Development, 2006). The children’s early childhood development learns best through play where it helps to develop concepts and understand how things and ideas are connected. As a child develops and explores the world, it makes their learning enjoyable and at the same time, children will gain their confidence and self-worth as they master the chosen ta... ... middle of paper ... ...ality Framework in Australia (The coalition’s policy for better childcare and early learning, 2013). Thus, childcare centres in Brunei can be helpful as a way to safeguard the parent’s careers. Otherwise, continuous absenteeism from work may compel the parents, particularly the working mothers, to resign. Therefore, having an affordable and high-quality childcare would enable the parents to stay focused at work. Creating workplace nurseries would also bring various types of benefits to both employers and working parents. In addition, developing a quality childcare workforce will help in improving the children’s early education as well as assist them later in life and ease the minds of the parents. In order to accomplish this, an appropriate number of childcare workers are needed as a way to meet the expectations of the increasing demand for highly skilled workers.
There is a problem in Texas impacting children’s futures; many childcare centers and homes are not providing children with quality care. In an article about cost and quality in Texas childcare, child development experts Susan Eitel and Joyce Nuner quote a study stating “that [nationally] only 10% of infants and toddlers are in high quality [childcare] programs” (34). The term ratio describes the number of children one caregiver is watching. This number is one of the major factors in the quality of a childcare program. Organizations such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children know as NAEYC release recommendations regarding ratios and accredit programs based on their compliance. Childcare centers and homes must comply with certain minimum standards enforced by Texas regarding ratios; however, these standards often set the bar lower than recommendations made by these early childhood experts. The current standards in Texas do not ensure that all young children receive quality care; for this reason, the Texas Department of Family Protective Services should strengthen the minimum standards regarding ratios to better regulate the quality of care children receive.
Parents are always questioning whether they would like to have any more children someday. One of the aspects parents think about in this decision is child care. Child care can be pricey and the quality of the child care is also something to think about as well. Parents want their child to grow up and become very successful in life. Choosing a daycare from infant on, is part of the process to becoming successful as they grow. For one to add on to the family they need to think about the quality of child care, the price of child care, and attention of care: how their child will be raised. High-quality child care should be provided at public expense to all working parents!
The decision to stay put or divorce when children are involved is one of the difficult decisions that couples have to make it. However, there may be an appropriate and acceptable solution. Before any couple decides to settle for any solution, they have to understand that each scenario has its pros and cons and also that each decision is a lifelong decision. Research has shown that most couples rush to the decision of divorce due to impulsivity or emotional reactions. Also more often, most couples make decisions based on the guidance and input suggestions of their friends and family. However, what most couples fail to understand is that marriage or divorce is a personal decision
There is a wide debate about wither it is better for children to have stay at home parents or children to attend daycares. Being a mother who has experienced both sides of the great debate, I can agree with some aspects and some I can’t. When people talk about this particular subject there are somethings you need to consider, wither or wither not that person is a parent or caregiver. Being a parent you nay tend to agree without hearing research, you might relate more to the fact that you feel better about your children being in your care verses entrusting them into the hands of others. If you are not a parent the first aspect you may tend to me concerned with would be the children’s social, intellect, and cognitive development. Reading the
An increase in baby booming makes it tougher for working parents to find daycare. The facts prove that having children come with a true price. Even so it doesn’t change the issues of finding child care or makes them go away. When parents work, quality child care is a necessity. And it does not come cheap. For families with more than one child, child care can eat up one salary, leaving parents wondering both working is worth it. When thinking of child care there are some options to consider like choosing a child care center, the costs of child care centers, and waiting lists.
Childcare is a necessity for a large number of working families and single parents. Fortunately, there are many options available to meet both the needs of the family and their budget. Each option comes with advantages and disadvantages. We will provide some basic information regarding each type, as well as some guidelines in regards to estimated cost.
My Aunt Tammy is a foster parent. She has fostered over 10 plus kids and I remember 3 of their names Tony, Anthony, and Cody Jackson. Tony and his brother Anthony were good kids it was just that they’re dad didn’t want them in the divorce and the mom couldn’t afford to pay for them anymore, But that time I heard Tony wouldn’t want to leave his brother so he told each and every person that was gonna adopt him, he told them that he’s not gonna leave his brother. As far as the foster care system is concerned, there is both good and bad things about it. I mean it’s a good thing that other parents are willing to help a kids and give them a second chance.
Note: Bathroom and /or diaper change times vary to meet the child’s needs. This is a general schedule and is dictated mostly by the children’s needs and feelings each day.
I researched the effects of daycare on infant and toddler development. This question is important to me because I was not put in daycare, but my grandmother would babysit me while my parents worked. My mother says that sometimes she wished that she would have put me in daycare. I was curious to find out if being cared for by close family as a young child affected my personality. I was not consistently around children my own age until I was enrolled in preschool at four years old, and I wondered if this could be why I am shy and quiet today.
Children who participate in quality early learning programs tend to be more successful later in school. They are also most socially and emotionally competent. In addition those children show higher verbal and intellectual development during early childhood than children who do not participate in early learning programs (A Parent’s Guide to Choosing Quality Child Care). In order for a child care center to be a quality center they must have an educated staff, a program accreditation, and good health and safety practices. Parents choose high quality child care for many reasons. These programs prepare children for school in which they gain intellectual and social skills. Also the programs are a good opportunity for children because they receive age-appropriate learning materials and activities to let the children learn and grow.
The more education a teacher or daycare assistant has, the more they can help the children. It is nice to know that the teachers or assistants are spending enough time preparing for a child. Child Care Aware states that of the children who arrive at school without the skills needed to succeed, more than 85 percent of them are still behind in fourth grade. Daycare centers help with this problem. This is why daycare centers have requirements such as these to ready a child for school. These requirements will help lower that percentage of non-ready fourth graders.
Childcare is a very fun,beneficial environment for children, as well as parents. From personal experiences, daycare was beneficial for me because it helped me to break out my shell, it helped me to adapt to a daily routine, and it helped me to become very academically equipped. An advantage for my parents were that they could continue their jobs without having to worry about who would be taking care of me or if they would be able to go to work. It also gave them satisfaction that I was in a friendly, safe environment. I am looking forward to placing my children into daycare in the future. If my parents would not have placed me into daycare, I would not be the person I am today.
The idea of taking children to day-care is unacceptable by a good number of people. They probably think this way, because daycare involves putting someone else in the ‘parenting’ picture; as far as spending time with, and caring for the child is concerned. However, this is not exactly negative. This is because day-care provides care for little children while their parents attend to other matters, such as attending school or working to earn a living. It is important for those people who discourage day care to realize that not all parents can afford to stay at home with their children all day, as much as they would like to. This is because they need to attend to other pressing matters. In the end, the child benefits from this as the living earned by the parent during this time, or even education earned during this time, will benefit the child in future.
During the last half of the twentieth century, America has witnessed a rapid increase in the percentage of women in the workforce and a corresponding rise in the number of children who receive routine care by someone other than their mothers. Children are entering child care at younger and younger ages. By 1990, in the United States, over half of the infants under one year old regularly received care by someone other than a parent (US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1994). At age 24 months, children
Prior to this, common sense at least to me told me that there were objective postie and negative consequences to childcare. The answer, or lack there of is a bit more nuanced then I imagined but it more less reinforced me belief that daycare with proper context, timing, and care can have a net positive effect. The most interesting fact to me was the fact that studies consistently showed that high quality daycare (for all it 's different interpretations) seemed to give children a leg up in academic achievement and cognitive ability. We may not understand all the mechanics at work when it comes to children but to know that high quality care improves these qualities would make it almost seem like an obligation for parents to place our children in these centers, even if for minimal exposure. I was a bit disappointed that there wasn 't any conclusive evidence one way or the other considering risk behavior and social development. There does seem to be some correlation between higher hours and more risk type behavior, but it didn 't apply to children of lower socioeconomic status. There 's a lot of inferences we can make here based off of what we know of the development of children and the habits of parents in these situations, but until we have more actual knowledge concerning the subject it 'd be irresponsible to try to influence any sort of policy concerning the matter. Overall my viewpoint was this, if utilized correctly and executed out of concern for the well being of the child rather than as a way of brushing aside responsibility, daycare can be a vital asset for both child and parent. My research into the topic affirmed my stance with some new points to make should the subject ever arise in