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

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
> 


Whenever I hear someone complain about daycare costs, I remind them that 
it was their orgasm. Orgasms have consequences.