TASK 2: CHILDCARE CENTERS OR FAMILY MEMBERS

Nowadays, many families have both parents working. Some working parents believe other family members like grandparents can take care of their children, while others think childcare centers provide the best care. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

People have different views about whether they should choose caregivers from centers or their extended families’ members to take care of their children while they are working. In my opinion, I believe that children should attend day care centers.

Some prefer the idea of having their relatives look after their children during the working times for some reasons. Firstly, they want a home-like environment which is surrounded by their familiars that create the warm and loving atmosphere for their young kids. Thus, their children will not find it hard to get to know their new teachers as well as classrooms. Secondly, from an economic perspective, grandparents babysitting will lower the tuition costs and save more budget for higher school-aged children. Finally, children’s behaviors may become better when their grandparents are keeping their eyes on them.

In my view, early childhood care and a stable learning environment, which are provided by center-based child care, will contribute to children’s development more efficiently. Children are given age-appropriate curricula that are needed to stimulate their early numeracy and literacy skills, especially for preschoolers. For example, kids can participate in role plays; through plays, they can learn and develop both language skills and imagination. In addition, with full supervision and well-trained teachers, infants and toddlers can engage in outdoor activities like water play without parents’ worries. Furthermore, kids can get into a good daily routine such as eating or taking a daytime nap, which benefits their parents’ schedules a lot.

In conclusion, depending on circumstances and needs, parents can either let their children stay at home or enroll them in nursery schools. I personally support the view that children should experience the learning environment at childcare centers. (282 words) 

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