Counting the cost of childcare in the US

Elliot Haspel, a senior fellow at the Family Policy Lab, dives into the skyrocketing childcare costs in the U.S. He shares insights on how these expenses can surpass rent, leaving families in dire straits. The conversation highlights the struggles of parents, particularly a mother of triplets, as they navigate financial burdens and low government support. Haspel also discusses the hardships faced by early childhood educators and compares the U.S. system with more supportive models in countries like Germany and Canada.