US child wellness ranks 25 in health/safety, 23 in behavioral risks, 23 in housing environment, 27 in education of 29 rich countries http://www.unicef-irc.org/publications/pdf/rc11_eng.pdf and economists point to early childhood experiences as factors http://www.raisingofamerica.org/watch. Society benefits when mothers are home with young children. This isn't happening. Currently, US moms MUST work Public Service 10 years full time, straight, without gaps, outside their home to qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness, subjecting their children to day cares, even if the mother is a certified educator. Give educated women options in student loan repayment. Allow gaps, work from home to qualify, home based day cares to keep young children with their parents. Rethink public service requirements
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