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Top Links 546 Childcare as infrastructure. Why Larry Summers thinks blended finance is BS and how all that is solid burst into flames.

Chartbook • 243 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Childcare Finance Economic Policy Infrastructure Public Policy
  1. Childcare should be seen as important infrastructure for the economy. It's essential for supporting working families and boosting economic growth.
  2. Larry Summers is critical of blended finance, arguing that it doesn't really solve financial problems and can lead to more issues.
  3. There's a sense that many established systems are failing or breaking down. It's a call to rethink how things work in society.

Childcare costs skyrocket in the Northeast and West

American Inequality • 334 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Inequality Childcare Employment Legislation Economy
  1. Childcare costs have skyrocketed in the Northeast and West, causing financial strain on families.
  2. Women face significant inequalities due to high childcare costs, impacting maternal employment rates.
  3. To address the childcare crisis, policies like federal funding for childcare centers, offsetting losses in universal Pre-K programs, and employer rebates for daycare can help make childcare more affordable and support working parents.

We Finally Found The Perfect Neighborhood To Buy A House

Shades of Greaves • 176 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Neighborhood Community Education Childcare Religion
  1. The Citadel is a tight-knit, diverse community offering affordable housing and free education.
  2. Families in The Citadel share cooking duties and childcare responsibilities, creating a supportive environment for raising kids.
  3. While The Citadel has some unique rules and drawbacks, it remains an attractive option for young homeowners and new parents.

How to afford homeschooling 💰

joinmodulo • 98 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🚌 Education Curriculum Childcare Funding Resources Jobs
  1. Homeschooling is more affordable than you might think, with many families spending an average of $600-$1800/year on education.
  2. The biggest expense to consider when homeschooling is childcare, and families should explore creative solutions like swapping care with other parents.
  3. Consider the costs of living, such as housing near good schools, when evaluating the affordability of homeschooling.

Universal Early Childhood Daycare Has Been Proven to Damage the Children Who Have Been Through It

Year Zero • 93 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Childcare Mental health Parenting Development Psychology
  1. Child mental health has significantly worsened over the past few decades, with a rise in serious mental illnesses among young children.
  2. The introduction of universal early childhood daycare in the mid-1980s may have contributed to the ongoing child mental health crisis.
  3. Research suggests that full-time center-based daycare for infants under 1 year old may lead to long-lasting negative impacts on children's cognitive and non-cognitive skills.
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American Childcare Is In A Death Spiral. Here's How We Fix It.

JoeWrote • 26 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Childcare Government programs Financial impact Legislation
  1. American childcare costs are significantly higher than what is considered affordable by the U.S. government, causing financial strain on families.
  2. The Childcare Cliff refers to the crisis in childcare due to lack of funding, leading to closures of childcare centers and job losses.
  3. Solutions to the childcare crisis include reinstating the Refundable Child Tax Credit and restarting public childcare centers like those used during WWII.