Childcare - family
- Created by: Katie Wiles
- Created on: 21-03-13 14:49
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- Using family for childcare
- Advantages
- The child can develop a close bond with the relative.
- If the relative has already had children they may be more experienced.
- The child may be able to have friends round to play
- The child will be cared for in a familiar environment
- They may be able to look after the child if sick
- A continuity of care
- They may live locally
- Flexible hours
- May be prepared to drop off/collect from nursery or school
- Disadvantages
- Relatives could spoil the child
- Looking after young children could be too demanding for older grandparents
- Child may have fewer opportunities to see and play with other children
- They may have different ideas about discipline, potty training etc...
- If things go wrong it could cause long term family problems
- They may have to buy moore equipment
- Advantages
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