I love my kids deeply. I enjoy being with them. I care about their emotional lives, their safety, their development, and their sense of being wanted in the world. None of that is in question.

And also: if I were paid a wage that could reliably cover childcare, and if I could spend my working hours doing work that used the skills I’ve spent decades developing, I would not hesitate to put them in after-school care, classes, camps, or with trusted help.