True. But there are taxes to be paid. Lots and lots of taxes. For all the programs we provide for those that can’t work and for those that don’t want to work. Lots and lots of taxes. Oodles of taxes! And that is why one of the partners works. Largely to pay taxes on their combined income. For programs, more programs, oodles and oodles of programs! And government employees. Oodles and oodles of government employees! And so on....
and alot of folks have kids and really don’t have any $$ to support them.
I was lucky enough to stay home with my girls until school age and never had to work full time anyhow.
We were poor but had no idea!
Anyhow- i would not leave a baby with strangers but that is just me.