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Children’s Home

Opening context:
Children in the City, Connected Play, Network of Learning

Conflict

The task of looking after little children is a much deeper and more fundamental social issue than the phrases “baby-sitting” and “child care” suggest.

Resolution

In every neighborhood, build a children’s home — a second home for children — a large rambling house or workplace — a place where children can stay for an hour or two, or for a week. At least one of the people who run it must live on the premises; it must be clear, from the way that it is run, that it is a second family for the children — not just a place where baby-sitting is available.

Closing context:
Building Complex, Adventure Playground, The Family, Common Areas at the Heart