1990-1991 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest

What, If Any Should Government's Role Be Regarding Child Care In The United States?

Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg, Illinois

     1^st  Tosh Dickenson   2^nd Jean Jackson        3rd Shane Schatz Shane Schatz
                                                                                  

"A loving, caring parent staying at home with a child during the formative years sounds like the ideal situation." unidentified student

"Stay-at-home mothers spend their time doing household chores, leaving very little responsibility for the children." unidentified student

"If a parent has to give up a career (identification: to pursue an ultimate goal.) or other comforts, then so be it. A successful parent must place the well being of the child above all else. Anything less would be neglect." unidentified student

"Clearly, the government of this country has a responsibility to take care of its children. One of the reasons stated by the Constitution for the existence of the government it created was, 'to promote the general welfare.'" unidentified student

"Head Start funding should be increased and a program for school-age children should be developed. The government should increase quality infant and toddler care. The Department of Health and Human Services should require the licensing of child care workers. To help mostly middle income families, the government needs to give incentives to private industry to have child-care options. The options should allow a parent to stay at home with an infant early on, with an option to work part-time for awhile. "  unidentified student
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