The problems that poor working mother face with low paying jobs in regards to childcare, is the inconsistency, “malnourished”, and unstable outcomes from these types of child care. Low paying jobs do not allow for mothers to put in their children in childcare centers that are fully equipped with resources and quality teachers to care for their children. Therefore, these mothers have to rely on other sources for childcare. Many times they are directed to government support childcare where it is not the best, but nonetheless, they watch their child at a minimal cost. When these places do not work out for mothers due to the altercations the child might have with the provider, or the mothers, then even unstable childcare is brought upon the child. The child will sometimes spend time at friends of the mothers who have children, or grandparents who are old and unable to look after the child, which in return, lacks child safety. This does not let the mom’s have a peace of mind while they are on the job, which can hinder their performance and not allow them to be promoted or even worse, possibly losing their job.
When moms have to look else where for childcare, the child does not benefit. Many mothers work for childcare center and yet cannot afford to pay for their child to attend these centers. This is called exploitation. When someone is exploited for work and yet cannot afford the service or item they produce.
In the reading of Putting Children First, written by Ajay Chaudry, he gives of real life examples on what mothers do when adequate childcare is not affordable. One mom gives her story on how she had to have her neighbor, who she barley knew, watch her daughter. It went well for a while but then turned south. She went to pick up her daughter one day, gave her neighbor a call to let her know she was on her way, which she did everyday, but this time she did not answer. She then rang the doorbell and no one answered. Come to find out she was supposedly in the house the whole time and must not have heard the doorbell or phone ring.
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