Yes, I am having those issues also, after 22 years of providing childcare I am seeing a lot of new things.

I also have a dcm that did not get her child ready for daycare with bottles. She brought him to me at 9 mos thinking that me pouring the milk into his mouth out of a sippy with no stopper would work out just fine. And then she is all worried that he is not getting enough milk during the day. Well, no kidding! I told her to get him used to a bottle. The worst part is that I am not bonding with the child at all because neither one of us are enjoying this pouring/gulping routine. Why couldn't she just get him used to a bottle???

I also have kids bringing TONS of junk they need to soothe themselves. Like not one blanket but two blankets, and teddy bears and all this other junk they do not need.

And when did 3yos stop being able to get their own shoes and coats on?

Kids are just so coddled and babied anymore it's a wonder they can breathe on their own!

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