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

On 5/18/2024 7:57 AM, Baxter wrote:
> T <[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]:
> 
>> 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
>>
> 
> Ah, the old Patriachy bullshit.  Women are just incubators and
> babysitters and not actually human.

Hearing lots of that from Repubs these days. Did you see that graduation 
speech at some right wing school yesterday?