Missouri Chamber’s Manufactured Childcare “Crisis.”
Classic maneuver. Scream “CRISIS” to scare people into reacting the way you want. To get the government to expand and to subsidize big industry while creating more laws that chip away at our rights.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce along with progressive lawmakers want you to think there is a Child Care “CRISIS.”
How did they come to the conclusion that Missouri is having a Child Care “CRISIS!??”
A survey.
Yes, just a survey.
If any of the Chamber business gurus actually took Business Statistics in school, they would know their survey conclusions are based on junk stats.
No scientific data, just a “report” from the United States Chamber of Commerce. Their report is not enough information to be able to declare a “CRISIS.”
Here is their report. https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/sites/default/files/EarlyEd_MISSOURI_2021_DIGITAL.pdf
An important factor in statistics is sample size.
How many parents did they actually survey?
312.
What? Seriously?
Yep… out of 6.1 million people they surveyed 312.
And from that sample size they have come to the conclusion there is a “CRISIS” in Missouri.
And look at this statement.👇
Well of course the parents in their survey reported at a much higher rate. There were only 312 of them.
Clown world. Literally.
The Chamber and the progressive lawmakers are basically yelling “FIRE” in a crowded theatre. It’s irresponsible and potentially dangerous.
Many scientific studies are available with larger sample sizes and a larger time frame of observation that show how child care can create behavioral and negative outcomes for a child. That staying home with the mother for the first 5 years helps the child to develop confidence and less likely to have an attachment disorder.
Why aren’t lawmakers looking at giving tax credits or funding to women for staying home with their children?
Well… because the businesses want the women back in the workforce. Just listen to the Mercy hospital rep speak about how he needs women back at the hospital working.
Video at this X link. 👇
https://x.com/missourichamber/status/1688619927148580864?s=46
Who are the lawmakers pushing this?
House Republican Brenda Shields and Senate Democrat Lauren Arthur.
Brenda Shields is the wife of Charlie Shields. Learn more about the former Senator Shields conflicts of interest as he sits on the State Board of Education and his Ed to Med push as CEO of Truman/University Health.
You are going to hear about this “CRISIS” everywhere as the Chamber floods its narrative to all the corners of Missouri. Make them prove there is a crisis. Reject their irresponsible narratives.
The Missouri Chamber is now pushing out its new agenda called “WorkForce 2030.” (Interesting date to pick.)
The MO Workforce 2030 Agenda to Lead conference is coming up this month. And the Keynote Speakers will be discussing the Child Care “CRISIS.”
This Author didn’t know Lt. Gov Mike Kehoe was an expert on the Child Care “CRISIS.” Most likely he is not.
The whole conference is loaded with progressive agendas.
https://mochamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/wf2030agenda-digital-2023.pdf
They are only pushing for Business Tax Credits. Nothing to help the parents that choose to stay home with their children for the formative years.
This author isn’t pushing either incentives, just pointing out the priorities of the Chamber and the progressive lawmakers.
Next time someone tells you there is a “CRISIS” and that we need to pass more laws to fix it, take a pause. Critically think. Ask questions.
They want you to react, scramble, and support their push to pass junk laws and more corporate welfare for a few big businesses.
Don’t fall for it.
What can you do?
Contact your House Representative and your State Senator and ask them their thoughts on the child care crisis and business tax credits.