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Yes, it was, and I know it still happens. Because of my experiences my husband and I decided that we would NEVER put our children in daycare. [Probably one of the reasons we decided to homeschool as well.]

Honestly, where there is a will there IS a way — even at the times when both my husband and I were working full-time, one of us was ALWAYS at home with the kids. It wasn’t easy and as soon as I got home from work, he left for work, but it was worth it to us.

I know not all parents who use daycare are like this. Some of the parents in our school were by all appearances VERY good parents. Incidentally, it was those same parents who seemed “good” that would keep their kids home when they had a day off, vs. bringing the kid to school ANYWAY so they would have the day to themselves...

Very sad indeed. Oh, one more thing... In defense of that mother I described who was confronted by her 3-year-old. She didn’t quit her job, but I did notice that she made a much bigger effort to take advantage of time off to pick him up early, bring him in late, or keep him home on HER days off, etc... It was heartbreaking, and both her and I had to keep from crying when it happened, but at least her child was able to voice his anger and frustration... Most of “my” other kids weren’t.

I still pray for all those kids, everyday in my prayers...