Children as a Public Good

In: Dissent: a journal devoted to radical ideas and the values of socialism and democracy, Band 51, Heft 4, S. 57-61

Abstract

Contends that children must be considered a public good requiring a collective effort to address their needs. Areas where the family-centered form of childrearing falls short of meeting children's needs include child poverty & quality child care. It is argued that public investment can address shortfalls in these areas, but the national mindset regarding the value of children must change for there to be appropriate legislative action with respect to family leave, fair wages & working hours, & the child care system. J. Zendejas