Why it’s so important to invest in your kids: Kathryn Anne Edwards

In a society where children's futures are often predetermined by parental income, addressing early childhood disparities becomes crucial. Economic inequality begins as early as kindergarten, with resource-deprived families facing challenges like substandard childcare and food insecurity. Progressive Democrats advocate for a comprehensive approach: universal paid family leave, affordable high-quality childcare, and public pre-school, aiming to break the link between background and opportunity. Overcoming objections about costs and undeserving recipients, Kathryn Anne Edwards implores the nation to prioritise investing in children for a brighter, more equitable future.

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By Kathryn Anne Edwards

For too many American children, the future is already written. Their parents' income broadly predicts what their earnings will be in adulthood. For those in poverty, the chances of breaking out are dwindling — resulting in a less prosperous, increasingly ossified society.

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