Working Parents Are Hitting Their Coronavirus Breaking Point—And Paying for It

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Working Parents Are Hitting Their Coronavirus Breaking Point—And Paying for It

Working parents going on six months without school or camp are about to take another hit: rising child-care costs.

Parents with school-age children are hiring sitters or paying for online classes they wouldn’t need if their children were in school. Some are lining up tutors or switching to private schools that plan to open for in-person learning. Parents with younger children are bracing for potentially higher charges at their day cares, which are straining to pay for protective gear and additional cleaning.

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