The team used these factors to create their scoring system:
- Women’s Median Earnings
- Gender Wage Gap
- Child Care Costs
- Percentage of Mothers in Good or Excellent Health
- Percentage of Children in Good or Excellent Health
- Percentage of the Population Under 18
- State School System Scores
- Percentage of Parents Who “Definitely Agree” Their Child is Safe in School
- Weeks of Parental Leave Available
- Paid Family Leave Availability
- Job Protection
Undoubtedly, higher wages, plenty of time off, reliable schools, and good health all help mothers have a better experience raising children.
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