A difficult decision many mothers face after having a child is whether to return to work or to stay at home with their child. Although many parents want to provide care for their child at home, daycare may be their only option; which in reality can be more beneficial. There are many factors that go into deciding whether to return to work or stay at home for a parent.
             The choice that is made is not an easy one. For some, financial situations may determine whether the mother works. Raising a child is very expensive and some families may not be able to afford it if the mother stays at home. For others, there are many factors that contribute to their decision. No matter what the outcome, families are always overwhelmed with guilt because of the tough decision. Parents want what is best for themselves and their child.
             Children have many needs, one being the need for a close relationship with their parents. If the relationship is not established early, problems are likely to transpire later in life. A child will not feel close to their parents as they grow up. If the relationship is not initialized early, there is a possibility that a close relationship will never be obtained. If a child is raised at home it may be more emotionally satisfying for both the mother and child.
             Conversely, a child can still develop a strong relationship with his or her parents while attending daycare. The parent does not need to be with the child every second in order for a close relationship to arise. It is possible that the time a parent and child spend apart could make their relationship stronger. The relationship a daycare provider and child have is also an important one. The daycare provider takes on the parental role during the day, and therefore develops a meaningful relationship with the child. Ultimately, the child gains many important relationships that are essential for their future while attending daycare.
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