But this is only part of the story. Had this resolution actually gone through committee, we would also have addressed the importance of working parents who do not have the choice to stay at home. All parents must be supported in their child care choices. While we all want to support parents who want to stay at home, we must acknowledge that many parents must work to keep their families out of poverty. More parents work than have ever before, and more families rely on the mother's income to make ends meet.
Many mothers are essential in helping support their families financially.
This is hardly enough to put food on the table, let alone afford quality child care. Child care is a universal need. No parent must be discriminated against in our efforts to provide safe, quality child care for families who need it most. But we must work together to achieve this, not pit families with different needs against each other.