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[quote=Anonymous]Anyone else picking up some misogyny / reinforcing the patriarchy on this thread?

Domestic labor has never been valued. Like teachers, nannies and caregivers have never been a highly paid field. Even pediatricians, who literally save children’s lives, are on the lower end of doctor salaries.

But I don’t think attacking working moms is the answer. I see some people on this thread arguing “you should stay home and raise your own kids.”  And while they aren’t specifically saying that to women, it seems clear that if we reach some sort of childcare crisis, working moms are the ones who will sacrifice their careers. But it’s feels like this simplistic way of thinking - moms, either pay your nannies six figures or get out of the workforce - really only benefits men and the status quo.

Would nannying be considered “unskilled labor” since it requires no schooling or other qualifications?  I just don’t see our country embracing a higher wage for nannies / childcare workers. I wish they would. I also wish our country would treat stay at home moms better. SAHMs get screwed in several ways (retirement, for example, and not contributing to social security). I’d love for SAHMs to make a salary. [/quote]

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