The Suzanne Venker Show Ep. 179: Politically Incorrect Data on Daycare
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Sep 7, 2023 Exploring the controversial topic of daycare, the podcast challenges societal norms around women working outside the home and the economic impact of dual incomes. It delves into the evolution of daycare, disparities in access, and the impact on children's behavior and development. The speaker advocates for reevaluating assumptions about the necessity of dual incomes and emphasizes the importance of parental involvement over daycare services.
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Political Roots of Working Moms
- The push for mothers to work outside the home was a political move, not initially economic.
- This shift created an economy reliant on women's workforce participation, impacting family dynamics.
Daycare Time Harms Behavior
- More time in daycare correlates with increased child behavioral problems regardless of care quality.
- Emotional development is hindered as daycare cannot replace parental bonding.
Experts on Daycare Risks
- William and Wendy Dreskin found young children do not bond well with caregivers they rarely see.
- Psychoanalyst Erica Comasar links daycare to anxiety and depression due to parental absence in early years.