Equity Matters, But Mostly When It Comes To Breakups

When breakups happen moms are set up to fail.

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The system is still broken.

Single moms do not get the support they need to succeed in most cases.

1. They earn less than men, yet are expected to provide for the children in the same capacity as their exes.
2. Many women are often the ones that leave the workforce to manage household duties and care for children while married. Should we start putting a price tag on the financial contributions made by women who choose to leave the workforce and manage the home?
3. Childcare is not split 50/50. Moms end up caring for the children a lot more than men, which results in more expenses on their end. All while earning less than men.
4. Many times, men stop supporting their children leaving women with the bulk of the financial responsibility.

I understand that there are men who do have primary custody of the children. I understand that there are many dads that put their kids’ needs first following a break-up. I know one. I know a dad who left the family home so that his ex-wife and kids didn’t have to move. But, let's keep it real. This is not the case in most break-ups. Most single moms I know are dealing with dads who don’t contribute enough. They also don’t pay child support…