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Changing roles

UNTIL recently a typical family had one income and the parents cared for their own children.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

Now, many families have two incomes and want the State to meet the cost of caring for their children.

Isn’t this illogical, or am I missing something?

Breandán Ó Loingsigh

Wyattville Park

Dún Laoghaire

Co Dublin

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