People are choosing to have fewer children, having children later in life and increasingly deciding to remain child free. Yet the overall tone of her claim ― that parents could afford children if only they put in a little more effort ― is not uncommon. Yet, according to Care.com’s 2024 Cost of Care Report, families are spending an average of 24% of their income on childcare. We can’t expect people to work all this time, but then at the same time, not be flexible. I can’t tell you how many employers I’ve had in the past that were like, ‘Your child is sick?

Source: Huffington Post January 27, 2024 12:10 UTC