Europe Isn't Better for Working Moms

The US can be a tough place to be a working parent. We’re the only developed country that doesn’t have paid parental leave, (only about 16 percent of American companies offer paid leave, and many families end up incurring debt after the birth of a child), and we have an established workaholic culture that makes it difficult to work reasonable hours and see your kids. Affordable, high-quality child care options for young children are few and far between, and while high-quality child care exists, it can cost as much as college tuition. (Low-income parents are especially vulnerable, with inconsistent and unreliable work schedules making it hard to line up any child care at all.)

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