fundie

> You are responsible for your child.

You are, but it's a responsibility you chose.

If I choose to go camping instead, should my company pay for the permit because not having one would be a criminal act?

> And I think since our children are important, both for families and society in the present and future - I don't think folks should be punished for doing so.

So let's raise everyone's taxes to reimburse private companies for the cost. But let's not punish companies for hiring parents.