Unique contributions to society
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| Thu, 10-19-2006 - 4:12pm |
In another thread, the "unique" contributions of SAHM's were alluded to but it wasn't stated what they are. Let's play a game and find out what they are. First, pretend that as of tomorrow, all moms SAH and detail what will be missing from society then pretend that all moms go to work and detail what will be missing from society. I'm really curious as to what people think a world without SAHM's orWOHM's would look like.
If all the moms who SAH went to work then the library would move story hour to the evening and summer vacation bible school would be held in the evenings so that all kids can attend and not just the kids of SAHM's. Banks would likely shift their hours to later in the day and you'd see more 24 hour stores. I think there would be more home cooking style restaurants too. I think day care centers would improve because of increased demand.
If all moms who WOH suddenly SAH, you'd see fewer service industries around because moms could do things themselves instead of paying for them. The nursing shortage would be more of a shortage. We'd probably have a shortage of teachers too. There'd be fewer government services because there'd be less tax dollars to pay for them. I can't think of anything else right now.

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I never said you did, so again...I'm not following your line of logic or comments here.
PumpkinAngel
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Good. We agree on something.
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They would not be going to a preschool, they would be going to a preschool. Okay. Whatever you say, but that makes NO SENSE whatsoever.
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Then you certainly haven't looked deeply enough at many daycare-based preschools. The only things different about ds' and dd's preschools that were different than stand-alone ones were 1) the dc had to be licensed -- preschools often do not and 2) the physical location.
"Again, I think it depends on the reasons as to why someone want's a sahp as often those reasons don't just disappear like magic when the school district say's it's okay to send them to elementary school."
Yes... but when the child is physically at the school, is the mom needed as much physically in her own home?
I would base some of my decision of group care on the reputation of the daycare...you would not?
So if you knew that your DCP was ignoring your children you would send your's anyway? you would not investigate and make the choice for yourself?
I would.I have looked into preschools who calim to be the best...i investigated and found out they are nothing but a day care and my children are not allowed to attend.
Im stunned really.
Again, I think it depends on the reasons.
PumpkinAngel
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A very, very, very small portion. Reputation is not often very reliable. And is not an indicator of quality.
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No, I would not find ignoring my child acceptable. What indicated to you that I would?
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Of course I would investigate, research, etc. That is a MUST when choosing (or maintaining in) a child care provider.
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Which is why reputation is NOT a reliable indicator and not what I base my decisions on. Claiming to be the best means nothing.
There are many many other avenues... Remember iam a unschooler so iam familiar with a large offering for children in group's for all age's including preschool and all our group's are focused on social/educational. im not sure if i named the group's you fully understand.
No your right...i should have expounded my views. when i said reputation i meant to get started on the choice for a child. If the school has a negative rep...i more than likley would not look into it, but i may ... iam familiar with many that have so called great rep's but i would never send my children. That is what i was trying to get at.
Word to the wise -- don't put it off too long. You need to get them on lists early.
I recently tried to get my DD on a list for a different preschool than the one her older brother attended (she would get priority at his, but I'm starting to think that she would do better in a more structured setting). It was more than a year before she would start and the class was filled she was number 365 on the waiting list. That's why most parents check out lots of preschools early -- the good ones fill up fast. Also, you can't be sure which school will be the best fit for your child until they are older, and by then it is too late to get them in to many schools if you aren't on the list. Oh, and both the one my DS attended and the one I just tried to sign DD up for offer extended days and would therefore be considered daycares by most people.
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