The Money with Katie Show On "Return to Office" & Daycare as Class Issues, the Role of Profit, and Being "Entitled"
Mar 5, 2025
Discover the challenges working parents face in balancing childcare and careers, alongside intriguing comparisons to successful international models. Explore how climate change is reshaping home insurance and the real estate market, sparking discussions on private vs. public responsibilities. Delve into listener feedback revealing societal expectations and emotional impacts on parenting. The episode also sheds light on unresolved issues around privatization, exposing the disconnect between policy and public perception. Don't miss the tea shared by listeners!
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Working Mom Career Shift Story
- A working dentist scaled back her career after having a child, causing frustration and guilt around family size decisions.
- She highlighted the demanding "second job" of parenting that continues well after daycare hours.
Norway's Childcare & MMT Insights
- Childcare affordability in Norway relies on guaranteed spots and subsidized fees, costing families a fraction of U.S. prices.
- Modern Monetary Theory suggests the true limits are productive capacity, not money, inviting bold public investment in care infrastructure.
Childcare Crisis Leading to Divorce
- A mother described how childcare shortages and costs forced her into divorce despite living in an affluent suburb.
- The childcare crisis contributed significantly to family breakdown in her rural Midwestern community.
