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Boston mother's $60,000 child care bill sparks debate
Original: She spent $60,000 on child care. People told her to quit her job.
A Boston-area mother says her family has paid around $60,000 for child care, and when she shared the figure, many people responded that she should simply quit her job. The story has struck a chord with working parents grappling with the high cost of daycare and preschool, and it highlights the ongoing debate over whether expensive child care makes working financially worthwhile for mothers.
Why now: Child care costs are a pressing concern for working parents, making stories about extreme expenses highly relatable.
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- She spent $60,000 on child care. People told her to quit her job. · The Boston Globe
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