If a child is loved and cared for it doesn't matter if he is in a walker, stroller, in day care or public school. Same with elderly in assisted living or hospital. Living changes decade to decade. What was norm for the 50's cannot be done today on a daily basis. I for one will not burden my kids with my care as I age. It puts a noose around their necks loaded with guilt. Thank goodness there are assisted living facilities.