bring this back … single parents shouldnt have to work and pay for childcare, especially when the government today foots the bill for childcare provided the parent is working. they could literally just give parents that money instead of creating a race to bottom childcare situation where the aim is to provide the cheapest care just so parents can work.
we’ve already had a time in this country where parents received money to raise their kids while not having to work.
bring it the fuck back.
The rise in multi-level marketing scams, especially during corona can also be traced back to mothers trying to find a way to make money while staying at home with their kids
we can eliminate a lot of predatory businesses (in terms of both childcare, and job paths) by simply paying parents and allowing them to stay home with their infants who do actually need constant care
we have already done this as a country it is not a new idea.