Thread by @JSwiftEstes

While I have your attention, lets talk about childcare. The weekly rate for my 2yr old is $348 or $1,740 per month. When he turns 3 the weekly rate is $296 or $1,480 per month.

When my new baby arrives, his weekly rate will be $412 or $2,060 per month.

Together both children will be $3,540 per month.

So stop telling women to have children. There are so many reasons why the choice to carry a pregnancy full term ain't nobody else's business. This is one.

Having children is also a financial decision. A HUGE financial decision.

A friend recently said she considers her kids the biggest luxury in her family budget.

So why is #MOLeg trying to prevent access to birthcontrol like IUDs...

I thought this was the party of the fiscally responsible.

Sike!

We can't talk about family planning and childcare without considering the pay gap.

Both my husband and I work full time. He makes substantially more than I do + has all of the benefits, stock, annual bonus, 4 wks paid vacation, healthcare, family leave, 401k...

So why do people act really confused when women leave the workforce after children.

My gosh it's such a mystery!

Psst...

It's a simple financial decision.

The moral of the story is:
- Close the pay gap
- Every worker needs benefits
- Stop telling people to have kids
- Make quality childcare affordable

It's simple.

Correction 🤪

- 2yr old - $1,392 monthly
- When he turns 3, $1,184 monthly
- Infant $1,648 monthly
- Together $2,832 monthly

Still expensive AF 🤗