Here’s what You say...

‘If a man is a childminder and has the same qualifications as a woman, why should it matter? As long as my child is cared for, then

I’m happy!’ Claire Taylor, Harlescott, Shrewsbury ‘Unless it’s family or close male friends then, no, I wouldn’t trust a “manny” to look after my daughters.’ Sharon Sutton, Bowburn, Durham ‘I wouldn’t employ a man to babysit my children. Most women have a natural instinct when it comes to babies and small children. They have softer voices in general, and probably more experience than a man.’ Lorna Dutton, Weymouth, Dorset ‘I think it says more about the parents than it does anything else. To assume a male will abuse your daughter means you’ve already made sweeping generalisations about an entire sex.’ Louise Warren, Swadlincote, Derbyshire