More than 43 million family caregivers in the U.S. are unpaid, sparking debate over how to support stay-at-home parents. Some argue at-home childcare should be subsidized, while others question whether the measures would reinforce gender roles or impact federal spending. Children need care and families take a financial hit whether they pay for childcare or leave the workforce to provide it themselves. Tax codes already support working parents, but little exists to aid those staying at home.