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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am not sure i buy the argument (for most 2-parent families, at least) that people "have no choice" but to put their kids in aftercare or else their kids would be unfed, unclothed, etc.  unless you are a really, really high earner, quality aftercare programs for 2 or more kids is going to eat up almost all of your salary. So you aren't really making a ton of profit anyway. Plus, your kids would prefer to be with you. Stay home if you can.[/quote]

Um, no.  But thanks for the unsolicited advice![/quote]

Aftercare, even quality aftercare, is a few hundred a month.  That's not going to eat up all of someone's salary, even if they aren't a "really, really high earner."  Not to mention, there are other benefits outside of salary that people get while working.  And some families can't afford to lose the benefits.  I also disagree that "your kids would prefer to be with you."  Yes, kids do want time and attention from their parents, but it doesn't have to be all day, every day.  Social interaction is good for children.  That's why when kids get past 2, SAHM (or good ones at least) try to arrange play dates or attend other events so that their kids are able to socialize with other kids.  How is that different from daycare/aftercare?  Part of the time, the kids nap.  Part of the time, the kids eat and do activities.  the rest of the time, they play with other kids.  It's not like the kid is sitting alone in a room with a tv pining away for mommy.  A lot of daycare and aftercare programs keep kids engaged.  they don't suffer.  
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