>>cridde+m7
I think this is a leading question and you should probably clarify why you're asking it. More specifically, what situation leads you to believe that it's not totally fine to spend a lot of time with your pre-adolescent children? I think there are a wide variety of living situations that all result in pretty well-adjusted children.
>>marknu+(OP)
I think it's healthy for parents to have other pursuits. Not everyone is 100% fulfilled hanging out with young children all day, and that's perfectly fine.
Even with daycare, parents are spending a substantial portion of their time with their children.