Story highlights Mike Pence argued in 1997 that 'day-care kids get the short end of the emotional stick'

Pence's letter to the editor argues that 'day-care does not equal at-home care'

Cleveland (CNN) Mike Pence argued in 1997 that "day-care kids get the short end of the emotional stick" and that households with two working parents lead to "stunted emotional growth."

The Indiana governor and Republican vice presidential candidate condemned what he called "the big lie that 'Mom doesn't matter'" in a letter to the editor of The Indianapolis Star

"For years, we have gotten the message from the mouthpieces of the popular culture that you can have it all, career, kids and a two-car garage. The numbers in this federally funded study argue that the converse is true," Pence wrote.

"Sure, you can have it all, but your day-care kids get the short end of the emotional stick."

CNN has asked Pence's campaign whether he still believes the case he made in 1997, but his campaign has not yet responded.

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