US women forced to choose between work and childcare during the pandemic

As the pandemic rages on in the US, Bonet has to choose between her job and caring for her autistic son. Photo: AFP/Gianrigo Marletta

As the pandemic rages in the United States, Aracelis Bonet has to make a choice between her job and caring for her autistic son.

The Orlando, Florida woman has decided to put her job as a real estate agent on hold to make sure her 14-year-old son has the constant care he needs. She now works at most 15 hours a week, resulting in a huge drop in income.

Real estate agent Bonet home-schools her autistic son during the pandemic. Photo: AFP/Gianrigo Marletta