Molymeme, of all people, just did a great presentation on why daycare is horrible for your kids.

Note the expense. That "second income" is getting flushed down the toilet.

Here's the full presentation:
https://odysee.com/@freedomain:b/The_Truth_About_Daycare:1

Do you really think people who make $14/hr are going to give a shit about your kids?

"You're not going to get Nanny McPhee or Mary Poppins for $14/hr."

He's right.

Still not ideal, but better than sticking your kid in a daycare center.

Part of the induced stress response comes from moving the child out of the home and into an "alien" space they aren't familiar with. So in-home is definitely better.

Some research has actually shown that kids have *anticipatory* stress responses *the night before* they know they have to go to daycare, including *infants.*

As in, they become acquainted with the "rhythm" of when you're going to ditch them with strangers.

Babies may not have any concept of a schedule and all that, but they respond to routine. They may not consciously "know," but subconsciously, they do.

Imagine doing this to your kids so Mommy can make $60k at her email job.

This tracks too.
-Elevated cortisol = greater risk of obesity
-They're probably feeding your kid crap

So, all told, they probably end up with $10-20k "extra" each year.

Is that a life-changing amount of money? Not really... She is making the right decision. Good for her!

"Pre-K" is just government daycare. Why do you think leftists want it so bad? To promote Girlbossing.

There is basically no evidence that Pre-K improves intelligence or educational outcomes, and plenty of evidence to the contrary.

"Don't make me tap the sign."

"After accounting for daycare/work expenses, a mother making $100,000 brings home only $32,804... or $16.40."

Literally INSANE to trade the emotional and mental well-being of your children for *squints* the equivalent of an entry-level income.

He was being charitable on that one, btw. Here it is in a big city with more expensive daycare.

Stay-at-home parents are also happier, get more sleep, have more leisure time, etc.

Your kids become part of your day-to-day, you get stuff done, and then when work is over, everyone can just relax together, have dinner, bond.