Tell me more, what is the implication of being a public good in this context?
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It should be like kindergarten? Every appropriately aged child should have access to it at no cost (or their family can pay for private if they want) and it should be funded that way?
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this is america, everything's an industry
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You can still have an industry! Lots of ways to make sure everyone has access. Provide it directly. Do vouchers. If/when you have kids, it’s like paying for a college education.
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I don't think people actually understand that without childcare/early childhood education, the work doesn't happen, the equality doesn't happen, the social-emotional development isn't as rich, and for some kids it can make all the difference in their future opportunities. SMDH...
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This imo is the most broken part about the US and the pandemic is just showing that parts
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Can we try: Collapsing childcare industry held hostage by senate republicans instead?
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Lots to comment on here, for sure, and not much of it is good. Two thoughts from me: 1. I wished this had expanded on profitability of preschools, but I googled found a couple sources that point to ~10%. 2. I was also surprised to learn recently that 529 plans don't cover Pre-K.
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In many (most?) states, a 529 plan wouldn’t be able to do much for most people for pre-k anyway. In California, there’s no tax advantage to contributing, and the couple of years between birth and starting preschool doesn’t give enough time to really grow.
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As you know, I think how this whole conversation is framed in the country is so f’d up. We want and need the economic participation of parents (esp women) but we’re not willing to pay for it.
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