And the demands of work and home take a toll, too. There is no time to go out and play tennis or see friends. You're not just sitting around watching soap operas. While child-care experts say more interaction with a father helps a young child, they caution against excluding other child care options. But to the extent a couple uses that as a substitute instead of a supplement to good child care, they may be putting a terrible strain on the marriage.
Kids tend to have better social, emotional and cognitive skills.