[Abby4116]

The mother is white, so it is a probability that the kids are white also. The story isn't about her - seems like she, while a single mother, has a job.

The alternative is for her to be on welfare and be home. The paid for babysitter arrangement allows her to work and be a productive member of society.

[Teacher317]

I have a funny feeling that significantly more money is spent employing La’Keysha than the mother actually makes (especially after taxes) being a productive working woman.

[Abby4116]

I found a little more information.

The mother had escaped an abuse situation making her a single mother.

She is a caseworker for the elderly.

[stylin19a]

honest...I get it...I was waiting for a racist angle...didn’t see it.