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Childcare is a hellscape for most US families. Why isn’t there a bigger push for change? (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] TheThrillOfTime@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago

Because it's not profitable to take care of children

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Cruelty and struggle are the point. No one makes money from hurting families.

[–] Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

NY State legislation and regulations punishes home based daycares with frivolous requirements (pea gravel instead of sand or mulch under a swingset) while allowing group and center daycares to carry on. Monetary incentives are constantly pushed to daycares with no real enforceable guidance.

[–] Skyrmir@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Because changing it might cut in to profits.

[–] Battle_Masker@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 months ago

The people in charge of all that see children like they're pets or trophies instead of actual people