How on earth have other parents survived in the past? I have a four-year old who has just started Pre-Primary at five days a week, whilst trying to hold down a full-time job. My partner also works full-time. Yes, I suppose I could quit my job and be a stay-at-home mother, but we are trying to save enough money so we can get a home loan and buy the house we're living in. My daughter's day care centre has just told me that they can't accept anymore before/after school care children and my shifts are structured so I can either drop her off or pick her up, while my partner's quite often clash. I've been in my job just three months, so I don't want to rock the boat too much, but after calling other centres in the area, it looks like no one will be able to look after our girl for the half an hour either side of school that neither of us can do. Both our parents are too far away to look after her. I'm at my teether's end. Any ideas?
2007-02-01 09:56:30 · 7 answers · asked by Lucretia M 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
It is more important for a child to be at home with mom-- more important than buying a house.
I am gearing up to quit my job because I can't do it anymore and I feel awful having someone else raise my child. A child needs his/her mommy first and foremost.
They grow up so fast and soon your child will be in elementary school.
2007-02-01 10:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try asking the other parents at the pre-primary school what they do with their kids, hopefully you can get a recomendation or a neighbouring stay-at-home mom can watch the kid for you.
You can also look into in-home day cares, if you call your state daycare lisencing agency they can give you a list of home care providers in your area. Call them, they are usually more flexible than the center and hopefully you will find someone who will work.
2007-02-02 08:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by growing inside 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what you feel. I have 2kids raise in daycare since born.
First I hired stay-in babysitter when they were a baby. On their first two years luckily I have a very good neighbor could take care of them-dropping them in the morning and picking them after work. Its very tough. As soon as they were out of the pampers, I enroll them to Daycare facilities in the area which is the TIME is very flexible to me. When my husband and I, finally got our own house and move to a new community. We dont know anybody else., what I did is, (They are both in elementary school right now..), enroll them on after school program., which inside the school facility and knowing teachers and other parents ask the principal or office if they know anybody who can take care of my kids after school. FINALLY, im so lucky that I met people who really have kind heart. So dont be desperate, everything has answers., stick on your goals. I PREFER TO STOP WORKING IF THEY ALREADY IN JUNIOR HIGH OR HIGH SCHOOL INSTEAD because that will the time they need me most. My guidance on their very very fragile stage of life.
2007-02-01 12:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by dreamer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before quiting preschool all together, I would maybe look into other preschools. If he is having a problem sitting at preschool, then kindergarden is going to be even harder. Preschool helps kids get used to things like sitting and listening. Try calling around to different preschools and get some opinions, ask your pedi as well. It sounds like at the least you need to find a preschool where the teachers and the "head" are in agreement, and who are willing and able to take care of the needs of all the children and be able to speak with the parents no matter what.
2016-05-24 03:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes we have to put things on hold because of our kids. I'm in the same situation. I stay at home with my son right now because i woudn't be able to work it out. Maybe you could find another job that would fit the schedule better.
2007-02-01 11:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does either of you have the kind of job that would allow you to cut your lunch break in half to accomodate this issue? One could go in later to be able to drop her off in the morning, and the other leave earlier to pick her up.
2007-02-01 10:06:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Joepony on one level-the child should come first.
Most jobs are pretty accommodating for parenting duties. It can't hurt to ask.
2007-02-01 10:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋