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Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show
The Financial Burdens of Parenting
This chapter explores the significant financial implications of raising children, including startling statistics on the costs incurred by families in the U.S. and Japan. The discussion contrasts the parenting landscape and social support systems between the U.S. and countries like Sweden and the Netherlands, emphasizing the impact of these differences on family life. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the speakers highlight the often invisible labor of parenting and the need for more supportive structures to alleviate financial pressure on families.
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