Let's put some numbers out there. I think we're ready.
I checked out the Ontario governments online child support estimate tool. A parent who makes $50,000 a year is estimated to pay $450 a month in child support. That is actually less than what I pay for my car payment and insurance every month.
Do you think a custodial parent does enough labour in a month to earn $450? This includes preparing food for the kid, going grocery shopping, and all the mundane tasks that come with parenthood.