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

Ed P <[email protected]> Sat, 18 May 2024 08:22:46 -0400
Newsgroups alt.childcare,alt.home.repair,or.politics,alt.politics.trump,talk.politics.guns,sac.politics
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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


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