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Selected Works of Naomi R. Gerstel
Article
Caring For Young Children: What the U.S. Can Learn from Some European Examples
Contexts (2002)
  • Dan Clawson, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • Naomi R. Gerstel, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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Abstract

Parents in the United States struggle to find and afford even mediocre private child care. Most European countries provide quality publicly-funded programs. Should child care emphasize education or play? Parents or peers? Organized care or parental involvement?

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Publication Date
2002
Publisher Statement
doi:10.1525/ctx.2002.1.4.28
Citation Information
Dan Clawson and Naomi R. Gerstel. "Caring For Young Children: What the U.S. Can Learn from Some European Examples" Contexts Vol. 1 Iss. 4 (2002)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/naomi_gerstel/14/