Working Mothers

Carefully conductedresearches that have followed the children of working mothers have not beenable to show any long-term problems,compared with children whose

mothers stayed athome.My personal ______(51)is that mothers should be allowed to work if theywish.Whether we like it or not,there are a______(52)of mothers who just

have to work.Thereare those who have invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a careerthat they cannot______(53)to see it lost.Then there are many who must

work out of pureeconomic______(54).

Many mothers arenot_______(55)out to be full-time parents.After a few months at home with amuch loved infant,they feel trapped and isolated. There are a number of

options whenit______(56)to choosing childcare.These range from child minders and nanniesthrough to Granny or the kind lady______(57)the street.______(58),

however,many parentsdon't have any choice;they have to accept anything they can get.Be prepared!No______(59)how good the childcare may be,some children are going to

protest wildly ifthey are left. This is a_______(60)normal stage of child development.Babiesseparate well in the first six months, but soon after that they start to get acrush

on Mum and closefamily______(61).Make sure that in the first week you allow______(62)time tohelp your child settle in.

All children aredifferent.Some are independent,while others are more______(63)to their mothers.Remember that if you want to_______(64)the best for your children,it's not

the quantity of timeyou spend with them,it's the______(65)that matters.60._________

A.perfectly

B.extremely

C.very

D.certainly