Working parents are struggling right now.
When corporate America shifted to remote work in March, parents had to take care of both their children and their jobs. It wasn't an easy transition. And without benefits like paid parental leave, women - who have shouldered an outsized portion of the caregiving responsibilities - are dropping out of the workforce in droves.
About 865,000 women dropped out of the workforce in September, which is about 650,000 more than men. Many cited balancing work, school, and caregiving responsibilities as the main reason for leaving their jobs.
If Congress doesn't pass another coronavirus relief package, up to 87 million workers could lose access to benefits like paid sick and family leave - benefits that many parents are relying on to care for their children during the pandemic.
The result: Many of those who haven't left their jobs are hanging on by a thread.
Seven such working parents that Business Insider spoke with are concerned about their child's education. Some feel they are failing as mothers, or that they haven't been able to give their children the attention they deserve.
If you're a working parent or a parent that recently left the labor force and would like to share your story with Business Insider, please email Caroline Hroncich, chroncich@businessinsider.com.