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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I love the privilege that lies beneath the logic - we will go to BLM events because those are essential but not work a menial job because that is a risk. My teen is babysitting this Summer because she won’t be able to buy books next semester if she doesn’t.  She is not going to BLM events because she is working. [/quote]

+1. I hate the phrase, but...you seriously need to check your privilege, OP. You're going to BLM events because it makes you feel self-righteous, just like it makes you feel self-righteous to chide others who are desperately trying to keep their jobs and take care of their much-loved children. Another PP who suggested your kids, if they really want to "do good" (and I'm not saying they're as oblivious as you, because they may well not be), would be better off offering free childcare to low-wage workers of color, was spot-on.[/quote]

I agree with this. I am a 1% er with my own nanny who has finagled an in person spot for my kindergartener. I surely need to check my privilege too. But OP you are totally out of touch.  You have no idea how desperate many parents of young children are to hang onto their jobs. They are willing to take the risk. You aren’t which is fine but they do know the score and honestly it isn’t good for them. Many of my colleagues, friends  and reports are really struggling to be creative as the school system has left them utterly in the lurch. The ICU nurse I know can’t be home  this fall with her second grader. It is hard. Really are your teens getting requests for sitters so the parents can go to the bars?  Probably not all perfect but seriously this is a hard situation for many. 
I also know people who desperately need elder care. Six months straight of caring for someone with progressing dementia is killing my mother for example (who I cannot help personally because she lives 1500 miles away). Please, I salute you for attending BLM protests but stop stomping on people trying to get by. 
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