That seems simple enough. Why waste so many words on something that seems so obvious? A shameless, highly paid exhibitionist like Ms. Yoffe just doesn't fit in. Where to park the beemer among the rusty junkers that day care workers can afford would be the first problem.

Someone who chooses to stay in child care work is not doing it for the money, and there's certainly no glory in it. It's a phenomenon doesn't fit into anyone's political agenda - that someone would choose to stay in a low-wage job when there are much less arduous jobs that pay more.

Whoa, tonto, take a deep breath. Surely this comment is uncalled for.

'Uncalled for'? I didn't realize comments that don't grovel at Yoffe's feet were considered 'uncalled for'. Huh, good to know.

Tonto, I definitely agree with what you've said.

Take a deep breath, yourself. That's good advice. I highly recommend it. Ms. Yoffe's career track simply does not match up with a job in child care. She is a customer, not a provider.

A person can't be thin skinned around here.

There aren't that many people willing to stay in child care without the money. The work is hard. Sometimes people leave because they become disillusioned with the level of care they are able to give, especially if they have experience caring for kid in a family setting.

Child care has a huge turnover rate, probably due to the wages. The women described in the article sounded like they didn't have a lot of other options. There may be dedicated workers who stay despite the low wages, but I think a lot of people stay in it for the money because they are desperate. This isn't the kind of care kids deserve.