In conclusion, new parents are forced to make the stressful decision of whether or not to return to work after having the child. The new parents also have to decide if the child will attend a child care center or stay home with their mom or dad. Many parents trust their children to be left at child care centers knowing all of the developmental advantages and disadvantages. The parents have to choose what works best for them. There are many options available for parents to choose from based on the parents’ situation. Child care is an important topic for parents to discuss prior to having a child. Child care is a common choice for many of the young working parents in the United States because child care centers meet the developmental needs of children in many ways: child care centers teach children, protect children, influence health, support parents, and help families.