AFP Part 2: Doing the Research (everything you need is attached as files)

Student's name: Emmanuel Domenech

Professor's name: Dr. Suzi Hundemer

Class: BEHS 343

Topic: Setting the Scene

Institution: University of Maryland University College

Scenario:

You are expecting your first child. You and your spouse are beginning the search for good daycare.

Date: June 5, 2019

Search for a Good Day Care

“You are expecting your first child. You and your spouse are beginning the search for good daycare.”

As much as I am not comfortable leaving my child with people, I do not entirely know, at this point, I have no choice since I am still in college and my spouse at work. To some extent, I wish I had a younger sister or cousin who could be looking after our child every now and then when I am not available. This is because it is easier to trust family as opposed to strangers whom I am expected to pay for the same.

My friend, Lossy, had a case of child maltreatment and abuse when her daughter was around two years old. Child abuse, also known as child maltreatment is the act of physically and psychologically neglecting or mistreating a child. Furthermore, anything that can lead to the actual or potential harm of a child is classified under child abuse. In her case, some of the cases her kid was undergoing included: underfeeding the child and the child being neglected. The daughter could urinate on herself and go for hours with the same diaper. This went on until the child developed some burns as a result of the urine. In that case, how is one supposed to vet good daycare?

In light of the same, I have learned that child abuse could include poor hygiene, injuries, and skin lesions, among other aspects. Despite this, my spouse and I have done due diligence on several, and I am confident that the one we will settle on will undoubtedly take care of our child for the time being. In light of the same, people who come up with daycares should be aware of the people they employ to gain the confidence of parents. Also, follow-ups should be carried out to make sure that kids are taken care of properly, and routine check-up is carried out.

This issue has not, however, happened to me and is only hypothetical.