This could be “premium” childcare like a Waldorf school or it could be the cost of putting 2 kids into regular daycare in an expensive city like San Francisco. It would certainly be cheaper in less expensive places, but incomes would also be lower.

Here are some estimates by state: https://illumine.app/blog/how-much-childcare-costs-by-state-in-usa

Thank you very much. You are totally right, it does affect how we interpret the world. I had a looong conversation about it with my husband yesterday, and it made me feel much better. So I think I’m on the upward trajectory now.

This might give some clues: https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Two-Pager-Understanding-Private-Equity-in-Child-Care.pdf

My husband is autistic. We used to have arguments about how he would offer solutions to my problem instead of listening and just being there for me. Then we realized he has autism and that’s literally the best way (in his view) to show emotional support. I learned to see it as a sign of love when he offers a solution, and he learned to sometimes just say “that sounds hard” and hug me. We don’t argue much anymore.

What are you, a socialist?

The only correct answer.

I believe only male adults are venomous.

Thank you so much! I do love posting animals, and it’s great to know people enjoy it.

Um. My son is getting his learner’s permit, we had to make an appointment at DMV, and the waitlist was 3 weeks. So, you sure about that?

I’m going through some shit emotionally right now, mainly feeling like I don’t do enough/am not good enough. So my thoughts revolve around that. Hopefully it will pass soon.

Welcome to the ADHD club!

I will not drink with you today!

I have no idea, but I really appreciate the sentiment!

This is so true. That’s how my husband and I divide things. True, I dislike laundry, but I absolutely loathe the dishes. He is the opposite.

Not as hideous as you’ll be in a few years!

And laundry. Always folding the laundry.

I like this version.

I don’t think so.

That’s a lot of %… I wonder if Quilbert can count that high.