Shots Shots and More Shots

The government should implement a mandatory taking of vaccinations and make them free for infants and toddlers. They should also have a penalty for those who do not abide by this mandate. Most Americans are fearful of vaccines. The main reason is that a severe allergic reaction could occur or you could become ill, this could occur because the shot is a strain of the virus trying to be prevented. It’s a very slim chance of this reaction happening and causing sickness or death. The general public's understanding of medicine and their unwillingness to take or seek medical advice is also a big factor because they believe that medical decisions should not be made by the government or doctors but by the parent or guardians. I believe that medical doctors know what is best, at least when it comes to vaccines because it is their area of study, and what they have dedicated their life to understanding and combating to prevent outbreaks and others becoming sick. If we took the time to educate the public more on vaccines, how they work, who makes them and any other questions someone might have about vaccines, then there will be more trust in the use of them.

Childcare

This commentary "Free Child Care" talks about giving aid to those who struggle to raise a child. I think that childcare should be free for struggling parents, but where do we draw the line at? Do only struggling parents get it? Do they have to be young and in school or do can they be older parents too? Do they even need to be struggling parent or parents?
This is something things that need to be decided because they will come up later on if free child care is to be implemented. I think that it should apply to all parents that do not meet the basic needs to raise a child, those needs being, food, shelter, and clothes.  If take in that most parents having children now is kids themselves then it would be of benefit to have free childcare for younger parents. This will decrease the number of abandoned kids, the number of runaway kids, and the number of kids who have to drop out of school to raise their child.