Re: A new study shows daycare costs more than rent and mortgage in almost every state

On 5/18/2024 5:22 AM, Ed P wrote:
> On 5/18/2024 7:33 AM, T wrote:
>> On 5/18/24 01:19, Jon Brady wrote:
>>> NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A new study shows your child's daycare costs
>>> more than rent and mortgage in almost every state. It has some groups
>>> demanding change.
>>>
>>> Child Care Aware of America says in a reportthat childcare continues 
>>> to be
>>> a major financial burden for many parents. They found that placing two
>>> kids at a childcare center cost at least 25% more than the typical rent,
>>> on average, in every state in the US, and the District of Columbia last
>>> year. The price tag exceeded annual typical mortgage payments in 45
>>> states.
>>>
>>> According to their data the average annual childcare price for two
>>> children in Tennessee, like an infant and a 4-year-old, is more than
>>> $22,374. The average cost of housing sits at just over $17,388 and 
>>> average
>>> the average cost of tuition sits at $10,889.
>>>
>>> The median income for a single parent family is $32,374, which means
>>> childcare would use 36-40% of a single parent's income.
>>>
>>> Child Care Aware says we're seeing these high prices because many
>>> childcare providers have closed their doors since 2020 or jacked up 
>>> their
>>> prices to retain their workers and maintain a safe environment.
>>>
>>> The nonprofit recommends that lawmakers prioritize childcare in every
>>> state and increase funding for the system so families have more 
>>> subsidies,
>>> lowered costs of childcare, and increased access and supply.
>>>
>>> They say this is a challenge should not be ignored so that families are
>>> not priced out of the system.
>>>
>>> https://www.newschannel5.com/news/a-new-study-shows-daycare-costs-more-
>>> than-rent-and-mortgage-in-almost-every-state
>>
>> Here is an idea.  One of you stay home and take care of the
>> house, the kids, and the finances.  The money you save
>> will surprise you how close it is to break even.  And
>> the quality of life will increase dramatically

You are volunteering to stay home and take care of your kids?

> 
> 
> We did that and you call me a fascist.   Would your leader Trump approve?