Would you prefer for your child to spend their early years surrounded by adults (grandparents, aunts, uncles) or by peers (like a nursery setting)?

This is hard for me as I think it's all about balance. I'm grateful my son has the best of both, 3 days a week at nursery, 4 days a week with us and grandparents. I can honestly say he benefits from both

Mostly family and loved ones the first 3 years, especially mommy. There are studies to show how beneficial this is to their emotional development. But of course still see other kiddos occasionally. Then more socializing through schooling, programs or activities with age related peers around 3 or 4.

Both. They need the adult interaction as much as they need peer interactions

I’d say adults and then try to get peer interaction at parks and other child aged outings.

Adults!!! I have worried about this off and on as my 18mo old has always been kept at home with either family or hired babysitters coming in to watch him while I work. But here lately, I’m seeing the payoff of this decision. His speech is immaculate for his age. He says please and thank you unprompted, and he willingly shares and plays well with other kids when he does get to be around them.

I should add that for this to work, you need to take it every day. It won’t stop you from hurting when you’re already hurting.