text: It's a real shame that we are not making it easier for one parent to stay home with the kids.  There are so many benefits.  I believe kids need the stability of being around family when they are young.  Parents have an opportunity to bond with their kids which will, hopefully, entice the kids to come to their parents with problems they face as opposed to getting help from their peers or through the internet.  
  
  In my view this data suggesting institutionalized kids do better in their future lives is garbage.  I've known many kids who's mom's (and sometimes dad's) stayed home with them and they've all done exceptionally well in life.  I've also known a few who were institutionalized and have done ok but seem to be in constant conflict in their personal lives.
  
  Government needs to stop trying to pick winners and losers in the battle for handouts.
  
  Base taxes on total family income.  Stop the handouts!