CHILDCARE IS NOT JUST AN ECONOMIC FIX. IT’S A SOCIAL GOOD.
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✍️ The article discusses the importance of childcare as social infrastructure, highlighting its role in keeping families connected and providing emotional support. It argues that overemphasizing the economic benefits of childcare can lead to a commodification of care and neglect of its true value.
👉 Childcare programs provide emotional support and connection for families 👉 Childcare programs are often one of the few supports available to families 👉 The system is under strain due to profit-seeking investors 👉 Childcare should be valued as a public good, deserving of public support 👉 The economic benefits of childcare should be nested within a values-laden, family- and community-centered vision
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