Cost Of Childcare

The Cost of Childcare
“According to the U.S. Department of Health, between the years 2011 and 2012, 38 states and the District of Columbia, child-care costs exceed their recommendation of no more than 10 percent of a family’s income (Blair 4).” However for many parents child care is a must. Child care expenses are at a premium, changing work circumstances could benefit both parents and children. Financially, there are both risk and benefit to the overall future of events. While scheduling to be home when the family’s active can be enjoyable, it is not suited for everyone. Setting a schedule is recommended for any change not matter whom is watching over the young ones.
Taking care of a child at home, or having them in a child care center
That middle income, where ends never seem to meet, remains all too familiar. It has been found that “when parents value their work and think that they are doing the right thing for themselves and their families, whether by working or staying home, their children are more likely to fare well (Heinrich 132).” Money remains an essential measure in this world, however, when it seems to always be in the red, it can be an upward struggle. Understanding that bills require money, however, if there exists another individual assisting to pay the bills would it not be advantageous to consider time out to spend with family. Changing jobs, hours, not working, or becoming and student and attending school to build a brighter future, can set an example. “Both mothers and fathers-spent caring for children will likely influence a child’s development far beyond the initial bonding period (Heinrich 124).” In my case, my husband receives Veterans’ disability and with his payment plus his working income, my family can just squeeze by, for my job to become a stay at home mom and go to school. This option is not available for every person. Nevertheless, there always choices to make, even the difficult ones, when it comes to our children. Being home to aid my child with personal development and learning about their day will influence them for the rest of their lives. At the same time staying home does not offer children the social interaction of their peers, some of their friends can be a phone call away, to set up a play date. Taking them out to a park to run out their energy is also a good form of social interaction. What it boils down to is what you can afford to do and what the most valuable asset of your