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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]well, many european countries have actual affordable childcare.  they also have reasonable maternity leave policies.[/quote]

I live in Belgium which offers free, full-time childcare starting when a toddler is 2.5. I know many surrounding countries have even better benefits.[/quote]
Do you understand that most Europeans have a level of respect for parenting/childcare that most Americans simply don't have?

I've been in the field in both Europe and in the U.S. The difference is startling.

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How can the gap be bridged?[/quote]
Good question. How can you erase the disrespect and disdain most Americans have for the actual work of taking care of babies and little children?

I saw for myself at the elite Bright Horizons daycare on L St in NW Washington. This is where the richest DC lawyers put their little children, and pay a fortune ($2000/month). Every single worker was a poor minority, some with broken English. They were clearly not happy to be doing their work. I observed them for over three hours. It was horrifying. Hence, the Hell of American Daycare. Google it. This sort of thing doesn't much exist in Europe, and certainly not in elite society the way it does here.
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