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[Financialgrl]

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@tends2dogs wrote:

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@magicmoodz wrote:

I know it's cliche but "it takes a village..."

Maybe parents, families, friends and neighbors need to rally together and figure out how to make it happen. If each parent takes a day of vacation one day a week to watch a group of children it seems as if it could be a solution to the problem.

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While I hate the "it takes a village" mentality, you may have a solution.  I don't want neighbors or the schools "raising" my child, but this is day care we are talking about.  I think it is a good idea if you know enough people to organize this. Maybe churches could offer up a temporary day care.

The next thing is - do you trust your child with the people that they would be left with?

I am glad I don't have to worry about this anymore.  

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I agree - when I first retired I wanted to take a break before working again.  My sister had a good friend who babysat and she was great with the kids.  During sitter's vacation or holidays that she didn't work I'd watch the kids.  I know that when she interviewed babysitters she said she walked out of a few interviews with a bad vibe and those were immediately crossed off the list

[RetRN]

I think that health care facilities should be arranging for daycare for workers. These people working is mandatory, can not be done from home. I hope this is addressed quickly. 

[suzyQ3]

One thing that does concern me is that some children might inadvertantly end up in care of someone who is some way not fitted for that role. I certainly don't blame the parents, though, because these are extremely dire times.

I hope all remain safe.