Originally Posted by MrsSteinel'sHouse:
to always be interacting with the kids you watch? The new regs thread made me think about this.
I do not think it is healthy for the kids to always be interacting with them. I purposefully leave them in the playroom to play. I am in the kitchen within earshot. I believe they truly learn to play with each other when adults leave them to do so.
I know parents have "entertainment" going when their kids are around. I do talk on the phone during childcare hours. I am online throughout the day. My children are always supervised and played with everyday for a period of the day. (generally I am the alligator chasing the monkeys outside)
A home is a different environment than a center. And for me I don't get a lunch or a break. So if I choose to watch a movie on netflix with one ear bud in during nap, homeschool my son, clean up the kitchen - what should it matter if my children are safe?
are you that boxelder beetle in my house watching me, because I could have written the exact same post lol!