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... to be more independent and self-sufficient, they cope better with new situations, they are more popular with their peers (children of the same age), they are more cooperative and helpful both with other children and the parents. In general, their social skills and their knowledge of the wider social world are more developed than children who do not attend day care centres. Other studies point to the negative effects of day care on social development. These studies suggest that children who attend day care centres are more aggressive and less like to comply with the requests and follow the instructions of their parents and teachers. It is important not to overstate this level of aggression - it is well within the range found in children in general (Cole & Cole, 1996). Interpreting the results why are the findings apparently contradictory? A number of reasons have been suggested * The effect of ...