Welfare VS. Getting a job 

Welfare has been around for years. And as such, has also been abused in the process. I understand pregnant mothers that have no where to turn and need this assistance...in the beginning. However, I don't believe in raising your kids on it. Sure, all mothers would love to stay home and raise their children but using that as an excuse to receive financial aide is a bunch of nonsense. First of all, I have no idea how they survive. I know, back in the day, the State would give mothers extra money for every child they had without any incentive to get off. Times have changed. People are tired of supporting other peoples offspring's so they have forced the system to help the mothers. Wow, what a concept. If you really look at how you survive off of financial aide, it would be more beneficial to get a job. There are even programs to help train women for today's market. I have been a single mother since my boys were 1 and 4. I never collected financial aide from the state nor assistance from anyone. I did it on my own because my dead beat ex husband couldn't hold down a job and was constantly chasing his wife across state lines or running from the law. It can be done. We would all much rather stay home and watch our children's first steps, rolling over for the first time, saying their first word, but you benefit them more by leading by example. Not to mention, it isnt fair. Why should anyone get to stay home with their child while I work to support them and my own children? What do the kids learn when Mommy stays at home all day and cant pay the bills?? Not responsibility. Do something to help yourself. If you cant afford to feed them, you shouldn't breed them. Things happen though and I completely understand. If you need the assistance, then use it. Don't make it a lifetime plan though. The longer you're off the job market, the harder it is to get a job. There are places to help with child care. Utilize them, and in turn, gain some self respect. If I have offended anyone, please accept my apology. No, wait, this is really how I feel. If I can support 2 boys on one salary, anyone can. Just do it.