The "problem" of childcare during the summer

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- As students eagerly head into their summer vacation, many families begin scrambling to find ways to care for their children. This is especially true for civil servants, employees working regular office hours, or factory workers on shifts, where the question of "where to leave my children?" becomes a major concern every summer.

At six o'clock in the morning, Ms. Luong Thi Hong, a civil servant in Dong Kinh ward, is busy preparing food and checking the electricity and water before going to work because her son, who just finished second grade, is on summer vacation. Both sets of grandparents live far away, so they cannot help care for him for an extended period.

Ms. Hong shared: "Summer vacation is great for kids, but it brings more worries for parents. We've looked into some summer classes, but the time and conditions aren't quite right, so for now, I have to keep my child home for some sessions and install a camera for monitoring. Even so, I'm always anxious, worried about my child playing with electricity or water, or using their phone too much."

Students practice self-care skills during the summer course at the Lang Son Vovinam Club.

Not only Hong's family, but many civil servants, public employees, and workers in the province also face difficulties in arranging childcare during the summer. While in rural areas children can be looked after by grandparents or relatives, in urban areas, many young families live independently, not with relatives. Meanwhile, parents still have to work regular office hours or shifts, so caring for and managing children during the summer becomes a significant worry.

For families with preschool-aged children, sending them to daycare is somewhat easier thanks to educational institutions organizing summer activities. However, for elementary school students, who are not yet capable of managing themselves for extended periods, finding a suitable environment while their parents are at work is much more difficult.

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Currently, the province has nearly 48,600 preschool-aged children and over 70,400 primary school students. To meet the demand for childcare during the summer, some public preschools have arranged classes for children in need. In addition, 8 private preschools in the province also maintain summer classes.

Ms. Doan Thi Huong, Head of Professional Management at Anh Viet School Kindergarten and Primary School, said: This summer, the school maintains 10 kindergarten classes with approximately 300 children participating. Many of these children are currently attending public kindergartens and their parents have enrolled them in summer classes at the school for convenience in childcare and transportation.

Meanwhile, for elementary school students, classes in sports , martial arts, singing, dancing, drawing, or foreign languages ​​are becoming popular choices for many parents. While previously these extracurricular classes were usually only held during a few fixed hours, many centers and clubs now offer full-day programs combining talent development, life skills training, and group activities. This model not only provides a beneficial playground for children but also helps families partially solve the problem of childcare during the summer.

At the Lang Son Vovinam Club, the number of students registering for classes increases significantly in the early summer months compared to the school year. Mr. Mong Trung Hieu, the head of the Lang Son Vovinam Club, said: "Since 2024, the club has organized summer courses specifically for students. Parents bring their children to the club in the morning and pick them up in the late afternoon. Besides martial arts training, the children also participate in many activities such as reading, painting, playing chess, learning life skills, self-care skills, doing housework, and group activities. This year, the club's summer course attracted about 60 students."

Similarly, many language centers in the province also implement summer programs in the form of day camps or full-day activities, combining learning with experiences and life skills to meet the needs of families whose parents work during office hours.

However, not every family can afford to send their children to summer classes. The cost of tuition and living expenses, spanning several months, is a significant obstacle for many parents. Therefore, many families still choose to send their children back to their grandparents' homes in the countryside or let the children look after each other while their parents are at work.

For many families of civil servants, public employees, and laborers, their children's summer vacation is not just a time for fun, but also a time to plan and arrange to ensure both work and the safety of their children. What parents want is not simply a place to leave their children for the day, but an environment where they can play, learn, and develop in a way that is appropriate for their age.

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With the addition of well-organized summer classes, skills clubs, community playgrounds, and experiential activities, parents' worries will be somewhat alleviated. More importantly, children will have the opportunity to enjoy a truly meaningful, safe, and enriching summer.

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