From the T&G:
Childcare a struggle over school break
Dear Editor,
I would like to tell you about my perfect son. He, at the young age of 5, has already won awards for being the most respectful kid in his pre-k class, and the most respectful kid on his flag football team. His big blue eyes, almost white blond hair and sweet dimples can make even the grumpiest of grumps smile. And yet, over the past three weeks I have yelled at (him), pointed to a time-out chair and actually took away his scooter for hours on end.I have struggled this holiday break to pay for a $20 per day camp (which my son hated), leaving him with his poppy (when he could handle the energy of my angel) and taking him to work with both myself and my husband. This three-week break has almost cost me my job due to a secret shopper stopping in on Dec. 28, 2007 (no day camp even if he would go) and e-mailing my boss that my son was playing outside my office. And, let's be clear, I rent storage space, I do not do brain surgery, no one gets hurt if my boy is riding his scooter around two acres of concrete on a Friday afternoon. But, that's not the point, is it? Customers want a child-free environment when going to a place of business (unless it's a daycare or school).
So where were Camden County's children during this break? Did you have to take three weeks of vacation? Did you pay the neighbor girl? Did you pay for day camp at $20-$30 per day? Did you sneak them to work with you or did you leave them home alone? How many children do you think just spent three weeks at home (well trained in 911 I am sure) with a Game Boy, computer or remote control and vegged out completely?My son cried as he left the house for school today. After three weeks of being shuffled from here to there and back again it was like the first day of kindergarten all over again. He was afraid and nervous and his tummy hurt. With a big hug and kiss my husband put him on the bus and reminded him that today was gym day for his class. He smiled, Daddy smiled and I sang "Oh Happy Day."What would it take to get a revote? How many signatures do I need? 3,000? I will knock on 3,000 doors. Please help me to make a change. Parents, let's stand together and ask for a change. If we all come together we can make next holiday a safer, happier, shorter vacation for my little angel bear and yours, too!
Moriah Morris
Kingsland
TRSP Review: Ms. Morris, I agree totally and will help anyway possible. That was the longest Christmas break ever.
What do you the readers think?
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1 comment:
On Friday I noticed a response to moriah morris' letter to the editor. I happen to know it was written by a stay at home mom who has no concerns about paying for day care when school is out. I am the parent of a 16 year old and even though I don't have childcare issues, I do have concerns with wasted time on a vacation that is too long. I think this is the school board trying to slide us into year round schooling. More parents need to speak out.
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