I think the answer is that mothers of small children should not be in the work force. (I am one of them too.) Maybe then the rest of employees could A) not need much time off work and B) earn more.
We need to preserve civilization. Forcing our children to live most of their day without being in mom’s bosom is really not the greatest idea for civilization. Day care and all-day schooling IS a Brave New World; the media has twisted us around to think it’s normal.
1) Marry before having children
2) Both parents work toward keeping the family intact and
3) Live below your means.