CHILD CARE

Question 1

Changing ecology of infancy and early childhood reasons

Answer 1

• changing view of women and their roles in society and the family
• changing economics: two earners needed to ensure economic security
• high divorce rate; women need to protect themselves financially

Question 2

dimensions of child care

Answer 2

• dosage
• structural features
• proximate features: quality

Question 3

dosage

Answer 3

1. Age of entry

2. amount of time

Question 4

structural features

Answer 4

1. type of care: center, family day care home, nanny

2. quality indicators: group size, caregiver-child ratio, caregiver training, caregiver education, stability of care

Question 5

proximate features: quality

Answer 5

• attention
• language stimulation
• affection

Question 6

While center-based child care is the most visible, most children, especially in their first year of life, are not cared for in these settings. However, reliance upon centers becomes increasingly popular as children get older and is even increasing in usage at the youngest ages. Nevertheless, through the first year or two, nannies, family day care homes, and other informal arrangements remain the most widely used.

Answer 6

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Question 7

concern for selection

Answer 7

-demographics

• quality of home experiences
• parent characteristics
• parent child behavior

Question 8

effects oof attachment security (15 months)

Answer 8

• Insecure attachment increased when low levels of sensitive mothering (at home) coupled with:

○ a. More than 1 arrangement across first 15 months, or
○ b. More than 10 hours of care per week, or
○ c. Low quality of care

Conclusion: Dual risk

Question 9

Choosing child care

Answer 9

Cost
Convenience
Quality

Question 10

Types of child care

Answer 10

Home
Family child care home
Center