‘A parent is better’

Dear Editor:

It seems my letter regarding daycare has sparked quite varying opinions, which is fine.

However,  I still stand by my opinion that the best thing for a child is a parent.

I would like to say thank you to Annette Van Groothheest (‘Worthwhile endeavour,’ April 4) for her wise words. Society in general doesn’t value or encourage stay-at-home parenting, and that is wrong and makes me sad for the children.

To Kathy Veniez (‘Way off the mark,’ April 4), I’m sure you’re a great day care provider, but I still maintain a parent is better.

Sue Mckenzie,
Mapleton