This entry objectively recounts the first two periods of my day in a public middle school. It will serve as a stable reference for later reflection. I’m both appalled and fascinated, naïve and aware. There was a stampede.

In my quest to dissect our education system, I've waded through a myriad of issues cited from all sides. From family roles to corporate agendas, every book offers a new angle that bears weight. Yet, as intricate as the array of challenges is, I’ve formed a perspective on the fundamental dilemma.

… and thus, isn’t school primarily daycare? This idea has intrigued me from the beginning of my research. I'm going to explore the daycare perspective from multiple viewpoints using history and data. This entry specifically looks at employment data from families with children.