What comes First, the Job or the Child??

I understand the dilemma that parents face when it comes to employers and family. I would like to better understand what drives a parent to put their job before their child? I would appreciate any info you can provide on this subject.

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• toddlers
• childcare
• illness
• parents
• work
• priorties

[saintscoleman]

Very interesting topic mate Ive found myself asking the same question. Parents who bring their kids to school sick is both irresponsible as a parent and irresponsible in regards to knowingly bringing the kids in putting other children at risk of contracting that illness. stupiddddos haha xx

[hippygram]

Exactly! Thanks for your comment....Peace Mar

[SunnyDazStormyNitz]

One thing we never did was send any of our 5 children to school if they had ANY type of temperature. And if they were on an antibiotic, they always stayed home for a day or two before they went back. As much as we did depend on our paychecks, the kids came first. Fortunately we had jobs that allowed for such things. You have very good points Mar. If only people thought of their kids more instead of letting others worry about them.

[hippygram]

Thanks for your comment!

[angie8675309]

I had an in-home daycare for 10 yrs during the 80's-90's and the parents usually never thought twice about bringing me a sick baby or toddler or school-ager. Mostly because they had employers who couldn't care less about their sick kids, just wanted them at work. And back-ups just never really panned out. I had a couple of granmas who would pitch in in it was serious but usually I was on my own and disinfecting everthing everyday etc.

[hippygram]

Thanks for your comment....Peace Mar

[tktseller]

Oh I wish I could figure out how to make my vids look like yours. I am just a dummy....LOL

[philldholes]

I know I already said this in a different way but this thread still weighs on my mind with the fact that so many parents are that lax about their kids. If it came down to getting paid more or taking care of the kids I would just have to get paid a little less for the moment.

[philldholes]

It's too bad more parents don't feel this way. But you're right that is a real problem.

[hippygram]

I wish more parents had your standards. Thanks for your comment......Peace Mar

[hippygram]

Thanksfor your comment Angie. Peace Mar

[hippygram]

I understand the demanding employer, but is it fair to expose the other kids and caregivers to a contagious illness? Thanks for your comment.