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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ill enact FFCRA if I have to but right now my kid isn't entering daycare until Sept 8th. We were given the choice of June 8th or Sept 8th but we aren't phase 1 employees so we cant utilize the June 8th start date.

We are both WAH and our kid is watching too much TV. If DH gets called back into the office, which is unlikely since he works at a huge fed building and is not essential, then that will be a new sh**storm.

But you are correct, everyone at higher pay or power acts as if either 1) only one spouse works and childcare isn't an issue or 2) you have enough money to pay a nanny or two daycares

The other suggestion I see mentioned constantly is to get a high school or college kid to watch your kid. Ummmm, my kid is 2.5. I am not leaving him with another child for 8 hours a day not to mention a lot of parents may not LET their kids babysit due to the increased risk. Any kid who is able to babysit and has previous experience/necessary credentials (CPR, etc.) is going to get top dollar and see point #2 above. We all cant pay an unlimited amount towards childcare. [/quote]

Right. I don't understand the notion that there are unlimited numbers of high school/college kids who are:

1. Available for childcare.

2. Willing to care for a kid.

3. Able to do so competently.

Moreover, what happens if we're still closed come September, when those kids will be going back to school (either online or in person)? It's a halfway solution for the summer, at best. Plus, in this area, a babysitter will run you at least $15/hour. So say you need 40 hours/week to cover a standard workweek. Do people honestly have $2400/month to spend on a babysitter, especially given that many are still paying preschool tuition to keep their spot? [/quote]

Exactly!

My 20 yo college DD lost her internship for the summer due to COVID.  A few family friends have contacted her to see if she wanted to be a summer nanny for them.  She's declined all offers.  She said it's one thing to watch kids for a few hours but another to watch them for 8+ hours each day plus be responsible for them being in the car with her.  I thought it was a very mature decision she made.  She's going to do some online classes instead.

I know I wouldn't want to leave kids under age 7 with a teen under age 18 for 8+ hours.  [/quote]

Not all college students have the luxury of not working that your daughter has.  Many have to work for rent, car payments, groceries etc.[/quote]

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