Should Stay-at-Home Parents Get Paid?
Roula and Rosie unpack the economic, emotional, and societal weight of unpaid parenting. From mental burnout to tax-funded solutions, they dig into why parenting often feels invisible and what could change if we actually valued it.
With zero political qualifications and 100% real talk, they ask:
👉 Is it time to pay parents?
👉 Who benefits and who pays?
👉 Are there better alternatives than a paycheck?
In this episode:
* Why dancing can shift your mental state
* Parenting as unpaid labour
* The case for and against a salary
* Who pays, who benefits, and who gets left behind
* Cultural differences in parenting support
* Creative alternatives: benefits, vouchers, and free childcare
* Why community support matters more than ever
Takeaways:
Links & Mentions:
🎧 [Episode 24: "Choosing Not to Have Kids"](https://link-to-ep24.com)
🎵 *Le Poisson Steve* — the trending tune Rosie couldn’t resist
💬 Tell us what you think: salary or no salary?
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parenting, stay-at-home parents, unpaid labour, mental health, economic value, family support, child-rearing, government policy, benefits vs. salary, social systems
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