Yes, Day Care Sucks
But Don't Expect Government to Fix It
I am the mother of a two-year-old. This means I spend a not-insignificant amount of time making small talk with other parents. These conversations are minefields—for many common parenting topics are also controversial: from sushi consumption during pregnancy to vaccinations and developmental milestones. One misplaced casual comment about how you’re pretty sure this whole peanut allergy thing is overblown can turn you into a playground pariah.
Luckily, there is one thing that everyone can agree on: Day care sucks. In most big cities, demand wildly outstrips supply. Waiting lists are comically …