This logic could be applied to k-12 education, which would be rather expensive if not government-subsidized.
Pre-school in particular benefits both the children who receive it and the parents who are able to work. A lack of affordable childcare disproportionally falls on women as well, which is something worth tackling.
The other issue not even mentioned here is that childcare and pre-school are expensive but they don't pay well. A larger role from the government would pay these people more and provide more stability for pre-school teachers and children alike.
> This logic could be applied to k-12 education, which would be rather expensive if not government-subsidized.
No, because most parents aren't good at teach their kids basic knowledge.
> Pre-school in particular benefits both the children?
Disagree, it's a virus-fest and a herdish, artificial beginning in life. People who are lucky enough to grow their kids in rural/family/small town settings have it much better.
> A lack of affordable childcare disproportionally falls on women
Pre-school in particular benefits both the children who receive it and the parents who are able to work. A lack of affordable childcare disproportionally falls on women as well, which is something worth tackling.
The other issue not even mentioned here is that childcare and pre-school are expensive but they don't pay well. A larger role from the government would pay these people more and provide more stability for pre-school teachers and children alike.