I am not anti-day care, but I'm also not pro-day care either. I do believe that there are those who have no choice but to use those services. When my daughter was young (2 yrs old, after getting my BS degree), there was no option for me but for day care. I HAD to work - per my ex. I made more money than he did but for him to stay home with her was also not an option. He absolutely wouldn't be Mr. Mom. He also absolutely believed that I should work or more than likely, there'd be a divorce.
Anyway, I'm glad I did work because we're divorced now and I have a very good paying job with excellent benefits. My daughter's in college now and my son is 10. As much as I wished I could have stayed home with either or both of them, there are some husbands/dads where that isn't an option. And I'm also glad I did work or I wouldn't be in such a good financial situation that I'm in now. So, all you young single women out there...know how your future husband feels about this subject!
What I find funny is that my ex's Mom was a SAHM and he couldn't have imagined growing up any other way. But that didn't translate over to our family. Money mattered more to him....
My kids have turned out great and both loved their daycare. But then again, not all daycares are made the same!!! Investigate them thoroughly!
Dixie