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Should Mothers Be Paid By The Government To Raise Their Own Children?
Every year, Mother’s Day encourages people to see the deep value of women’s work in the home, particularly when it comes to raising children. For many years, there has been a debate about whether mothers deserve to get paid for the hours they put in for their husband and kids. It seems like this conversation has become even more heightened in recent years.
By Gina Florio4 min read
As early as 2012, research indicated that 84% of working women desired to be at home. However, the pandemic in 2020 not only resulted in high numbers of women leaving the workforce and staying home with their children, but it also opened up more conversations about whether women who do stay home should be compensated for their time.