August 22, 2006
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Smileys: Is More Really Better?
I got a haircut today, but not because my fortune cookie told me to. I was going to get one anyway.
On a serious note, I saw a patient yesterday who teaches at a preschool where the tuition is $8000 per year.
This sounds ridiculous until you realize that it is year-round and also
serves as a daycare, with hours from 6 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. (the preschool
portion being a mere 7 to 4), five days per week. So that's 62.5
hours / week for $154, rounding up to only $2.50 per hour. A
small price to pay, right?
To some, a bunch of 3-year olds spending 12.5 hours per day with each other might seem excessive.
There's probably a lot of negative peer pressure that goes on when all of those terrible tykes get together. 
But on the other hand, that still leaves 11.5 hours that their parents have to deal with them! 
Wouldn't a boarding school be better? It would improve their
socialization skills and adaptability so it wouldn't be such a shock
for them when they finally leave home and head off to college.
Obviously room and board would increase the overall cost, but what
better way to ensure the kids are in a safe environment while enabling
the parents to maintain an optimum lifestyle and pursue other
challenges and goals without undue burden?
That's just my opinion. Please feel free to share your thoughts on the matter. That's what this blog is all about...sharing.
And caring. 
Comments (5)
smileys: more is not really better.
preschool: $2.50 per hour. boarding school: $20,000 per year. peace and quiet at home: priceless.
Hey! Chesswrangler got his haircut too...I think alot of people got that same fortune cookie.
Ooppps!
I forgot to let you know....The mirco brewery is having their first tast testing Sept. 9th. Come join in.
I get your point and I agree, but I loved the comment on the peace and quiet being priceless! I am thankful for the dedicated good caregivers who watch small children, but I'm also so thankful for mothers who can give their children the gift of their presence on a daily basis. I was blessed to fill both of those roles from time to time.
Good points, Mom! Daycare is not necessarily evil. I think it's better if one of the parents can be around for the little ones, but people have differing circumstances.
I was wondering if that price ($8000 per year) is typical in urban areas. It just seems really high.
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