Bestselling children's author Mem Fox made headlines today by saying people should not have babies if they are going to put them into childcare after only a few weeks. Mem Fox is the author of Possum Magic - Where is the Green Sheep?  Koala Lou and many other classic picture books.

She was quoted today as saying "I know you want a child, and you have every right to want a child, but does the child want you if you are going to put it in child care at six weeks? I don't think the child wants you, to tell the honest truth."

Today a representative of the Family Association responded by telling Sky News that families are finding it harder to keep one parent at home, because of the economic climate. 

Does that describe your situation?  If you have children, would you prefer to have a parent at home, but find it too difficult financially?  Or do you make sacrifices so that you can have a parent at home?  Do you survive on one income, even though it’s hard to make ends meet?

What do you think about Mem Fox’s claim that it’s an abuse for a six week old baby to be put in childcare?