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>>vmoore+(OP)
> American parents on both sides of the political spectrum know this and are increasingly frustrated by how little they have been offered in this country—particularly in exchange for the high taxes they pay.

How much taxes do Americans think we Europeans pay? Those dutch parents are paying close to 60-70% taxes once you account also for VAT

>>jdmore+gk
In the asymptotic case, European countries levy 100% tax, and take over all economic and social activity, including child-rearing, with the role parents being only a field in the database.

>>elevat+Qo
I can’t tell if this is satire or a genuine point being made. It’s a long way from reality if anyone was in any doubt!

>>bigfud+Tp
It looks like some political fringe theory talking point.

>>genman+Pr
It was a slightly provocative statement said in satire to underscore the point that the right degree of taxation and social services to provide isn't a universal constant and we don't need to assume that the way European countries do is the only right. These things tend to have complex tradeoffs.

>>elevat+AS
You are right. According to the article it's only right if you prioritize child happiness