Wrap around child care -the child’s voice

Those of us who are older and raised our children until around 1970 enjoyed a time of economic rise. While the overall cost of living has risen significantly since the 1970s, certain factors like the increased cost of
childcare, higher education expenses, and rising housing costs have become particularly burdensome for families in recent decades. The age of economic climb is in decline for the middle class and worse yet for the lower class. Around the world people are being squeezed as never before as the rich fight to maintain the same standard of leaving, creating laws that shift money into their pockets. This is something unprecedented and thus young families cannot live on one income. I have so far helped raise 2 grandkids because of this disparity.
Here's a more detailed look:
Rise of female workforce:
As more women entered the workforce in the late 20th century, the need for childcare grew, leading to higher costs for parents.
Increased childcare costs:
The cost of childcare has risen dramatically, especially in areas with a high demand for quality care.
Higher education costs:
The cost of college tuition and student loan debt has also increased significantly, making it a significant burden for families.
Rising housing costs:
The cost of housing, including both renting and buying, has risen substantially, putting a strain on family budgets.
Increased healthcare costs:
Healthcare premiums and deductibles have also increased, adding to the overall cost of raising children.
Inflation:
Overall inflation has also contributed to the increased cost of everyday items, making it more expensive to raise a family.

Correction: Standard of Living (not standard of leaving)

Standard of leaving has also increased above inflation.
Funeral costs are a great burden esp if a young person with no assets dies unexpectedly.
The family are faced with a sudden bill of around 10K.
I know of one such locally.
Due to sad circumstances there was a long delay between demise and funeral adding to the costs.

Absolutely agree about the NNEB. I qualified as a nursery nurse with this 1969-71 and it was very vigorous exactly as described . Assessed all the way through working in different settings, 2 full days in college each week , long days in placement the other 3 days. 6 hours worth of exams over a whole day at the end it was a coveted well respected qualification.

I worked as a room leader for many years in a nursery when some of the students I assessed/ trained weren’t anything like I expected them to be regarding standard. One student when I asked her to change a soiled napkin said to me “Do I have to” I suggested she needed to get a different job!