And that&#x27;s where two parents are involved!  Since I became a parent (luckily with a very capable spouse) I&#x27;ve been amazed at the tenacity it takes for the single parents I&#x27;ve met to juggle child care and jobs.  Good, inexpensive care would make a huge difference for parents with precarious finances and living situations.  The USA&#x27;s patchwork of county welfare programs is hard to navigate and offers limited alternatives in many regions.