Karl Zinsmeister

According to Karl Zinsmeister, children fare better when they are raised by their parents at home instead of by strangers in day care. He contends that parents and children need frequent, affectionate contact with each other to maintain strong family bonds. Zinsmeister maintains that parents should restructure their lives so that their children’s needs come before their own careers and financial goals. Karl Zinsmeister is the editor-in-chief of the American Enterprise, a national magazine of politics, business, and culture.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to the author, what is one reason that modern parents turned to day care?
2. Why does a “carrying system” of child care exist in humans, according to Zinsmeister?
3. As stated by the author, how could employers encourage parents to spend more time with their families...