Originally Posted by sally:
I know this post is old but I'm having a hard time with a set of parents who prefer to have their kids sit and watch tv. They don't care about toys, outside play or anything. We always spend some time outside (weather permitting) and one day they came with no shoes. I was ticked off and dcg says mom says we can't go outside and play because we don't have shoes so now we can watch tv. They went outside barefoot! And the tv was never turned on! I try to have different toys for the kids but the parents couldn't care. I have trouble keeping the kids playing with toys. They will play for a few minutes and constantly ask for tv.
Poor kiddos. I have the opposite in my childcare and have parents who prefer tons of outdoor time and no tv - we are a no television daycare, and that's the primary reason many parents choose us.
I agree with BC that you need to discuss with the parents how you run your program and how you do not watch tv all day and you DO go outside. Give them the option to find care elsewhere if this doesn't fit their "needs"
I also do not provide care for the day when a child shows up inappropriately dressed. Don't let them in if the children aren't wearing shoes!