module threee

Module Three: Discussion Questions
1. The subject of child day care is a controversial one. List different childcare options available to families. What form of childcare do you think will be the most beneficial for your family? Discuss the pros and cons of each option.
There are different childcare options available like in­home child care, day care centers, and babysitters. In my family the best form of childcare would be babysitter because the kids that live in my house are over the age of 10 and do not really need a person in­home, or go to a day care center. Pros for a in­home childcare person is that they are there 24/7, the children aren't stressed, and are in a familiar environment. cons of in­home childcare is that it is usually the most expensive form of day care. Pros to day care centers is that they are more economical and is filled with children the same age. Cons to day care centers is a child can get picked on, hurt, or could feel completely awkward. Pros to babysitters is that its the cheapest form of childcare, and its one on one with the child and the caregiver until the parent comes home.
Cons to a babysitter is they are not all good, could possibly injure your child if misbehaving, or they can neglect the child.
2. Consider your knowledge and experience about caring for children. What have you observed about the needs, behaviors, and abilities of children at different ages? How do you nurture different kinds of children at different stages of life? From my years of babysitting my siblings and cousins i've observed that children at all ages need to be fed, bathed, clothed, and given attention and without it they do things until they get the attention they wanted.
The kids i've watched their behaviors have gone from a good behavior to a nasty behavior in the blink of an eye over something silly. As kids grow older their abilities get bigger and bigger like tying their shoes, getting dressed on their own, learning how to ride a bike, etc. As a child grows older their parent should do their absolute best to nurture their child's health and imagination.
When children start going to school their parent must help their child with all their problems that are too difficult for them.