Child Care Costs and Economic Challenges

This chapter explores the rising costs of child care and its impact on working parents, with a specific focus on the challenges faced by mothers. A personal story highlights how exorbitant daycare expenses forced one mother to change her career, prompting experts to discuss the need for government intervention to support women's workforce participation. Additionally, the chapter addresses broader economic issues related to logistics and supply chain pressures, emphasizing the need for strategic investments and adjustments in response to impending tariffs and labor disruptions.