The missing workers? Lack of affordable child care and elder care. Women over 55 are helping take care of kids or elderly family members. Women 25-54 can't make enough to offset child-care costs, so, why work? Staying home is a much more humane option. Better for the kids and the parents.
The missing workers? Lack of affordable child care and elder care. Women over 55 are helping take care of kids or elderly family members. Women 25-54 can't make enough to offset child-care costs, so, why work? Staying home is a much more humane option. Better for the kids and the parents.