Recent changes in federal government priorities have seen a reduction in financial support for parents who use childcare. This is occuring at a time when there is increasing social and financial pressure on parents, particularly mothers, to work. The issue of childcare and working mothers has been the subject of dispute for some time. Many argue that the best place for children is always in theire own homes with their own parents. However, it is …showed first 75 words of 385 total…

…showed last 75 words of 385 total…cost involved in supporting childcare for working parents. However, working parents actually contribute to the national economy. They are able to utilise their productive skills and pay income tax, while non-working parents can become a drain on tax system througn dependent spouse and other rebates. In conclusion, government support for childcare serveices assists individual families and is important for the economic well-being of the whole nation. Therefore, governments should encourage the establishment of childcare centers.