Currently, many parents tend to be busy working so some people believe that they should rely on family members to take care of their offspring. While others think childcare organisations can offer the best care. In my opinion, I would say it is better for children to be looked after by their grandparents.
On the one hand, some people consider that youngsters should be sent to childcare centers for some reasons. The first one is that since those centers are professional organisations, their staff are often well trained and therefore have good babysitting skills. For example, when a child falls over and gets himself injured, staff can react quickly and give him first aid. Furthermore, children can have a chance to make friends with their peers when coming there, which might increase their communication and language abilities. If they are looked after by their family at home, they might feel a bit lonely.
On the other hand, some others including me argue it is a better idea for grandparents to take care of their grandchildren as they have lived for many years and have brought up their own offspring, they have much experience in raising children. For instance, they might know how to calm the baby down when he cries. Moreover, grandparents are family members, so they love their grandchildren more than other people do. As a result, they tend to spend much more time and effort caring for their grandchildren compared to a childcare staff member. youngsters looked after by their grandparents are likely to become more family-oriented and appreciate the value of a happy family.
In conclusion, while there are some benefits of children being sent to childcare centers, I believe they should be raised by their own grandparents.
Important Vocabulary
• peer: a person who is the same age or who has the same social status as you
Example: Children are worried about failing in front of their peers.
• effort: the physical or mental energy that you need to do sth.
Example: You should put more effort into your work.