Today, Explained Human infrastructure
Jul 23, 2021
Anna North, a senior correspondent at Vox specializing in care and education, dives into President Biden's ambitious infrastructure push. She discusses the critical need for investment in child care, likening it to essential infrastructure like roads. The conversation explores the historical context of child care challenges and the ongoing difficulties parents face, especially post-pandemic. North highlights the American Families Plan, which aims to support families through affordable child care and universal preschool, and examines the potential bipartisan challenges that lie ahead.
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High Childcare Costs
- A parent discusses the high cost of daycare, exceeding $3,000 monthly for two children.
- They express shock and concern about the financial strain and question how others manage.
Childcare Challenges During Pandemic
- New parents during the pandemic faced uncertainty about childcare arrangements.
- Long waitlists and limited infant care options made finding suitable facilities challenging.
Shared Shocks and Cooperation
- Nancy Fulbright suggests that shared shocks, like the pandemic, reveal common ground.
- This can motivate people to cooperate on solutions, such as childcare and eldercare.