February 20 2024- About a month ago, a father seeking financial advice from Dave Ramsey mentioned spending thousands on child care. Ramsey’s response, criticizing the expense, drew backlash from parents who argue that child care costs are a longstanding issue. Some criticized Ramsey for downplaying the documented high costs of daycare. A TikTok user expressed astonishment at Ramsey’s apparent denial of the issue. Ramsey’s comments sparked a wider discussion about the challenges and expenses associated with child care.