Young people choosing to go on welfare, instead of working.

a) welfare is not easy to get and they have a LOT of rules that you have to follow and b) if a kid doesn't have grade 12 (or highschool diploma) there aren't too many jobs out there (even if he does, there still aren't too many jobs out there if they have no training). Here in Canada, welfare helps kids get their highschool dip and helps get into training...so its not a bad thing...better that than having committing crimes and having to pay for them in the justice system!

I don't think there is anything wrong with that. Were you born into this world to work? If your answer is yes, then it is good that you continue working so that there will be money for those who think otherwise.

I totally agree with you, they just dont have any morals and are looking for a free ride handout. I have worked since the day I left school, I would be lost if I didnt (except to have children) but even then I was back at work 6 weeks later. There was once a very short period (1 week) when I was out of a job and had to go to the welfare office. I was so embarrassed and angry with myself, I didnt belong there, (gee but it opened my eyes)only because I got dates mixed up to start a new job. But people there were rude and disgusting, demanding handouts OMG the poor people behind the counters. I better stop otherwise I could keep on going on and on.

I think it is sad that people know how to work the system so they get all kinds of benefits and don't have to work for anything! But when someone is really in need and wants to make their likfe better they don't get any help!! The system definitely needs to be revised in some way so people can't take advantage of things the way they do.

Dear Ms, The welfare systems in various countries are designed to help help vulnerable people who have fallen on hard times, or who are denied in the job market for one reason or another. In any system of welfare there will always be a few who abuse the system, that doesn't mean that the government or the system is wrong. If you offer human beings interesting, fulfilling or well paid work to do then 99% of the time human beings will do the work. The problem is that there is so much work that is low paid, boring, humiliating and degrading. The other problem that is purposely ignored in the media is that there are too many people who get paid enormous amounts that is unrelated to what they contribute to society or for doing very little or even nothing at all. Make no mistake: you are working extra and paying extra for these people far more than you are for the few people claiming welfare. And for those that don't believe in welfare: go and live in the slums of India.

Although some people legitimately need financial assistance, I think it is horrendous to purposefully put oneself in the position to need to be on welfare. I know people who have had children spaced across specific intervals to ensure they will be on welfare and receive financial assistance until they are old enough to retire. Retire? What a crock! Don't you have to work to retire??? I think it's terrible to have children because they create easy revenue. I think the welfare situation is something children learn, too. If their parents had 20 kids and got foodstamps and HUD, then their children are going to think this is normal, and they will follow their parents' lead. Welfare perpetuates welfare. I would be a bigger fan of welfare-to-work programs, because they would encourage people to actually become self sufficient. What eats me up about welfare is that I know people who are perfectly capable of working but choose not to who eat better than I do, and I work 40+ hours a week. You'd think the government would be concerned with taking care of the working poor, as well as the non-working poor. At least we generate revenue through taxes.

I agree with you, those young people are just plain lazy. The thing though is that us workers pay so much taxes on our pay checks, that being on wellfare gives almost the same amount! So, yes, it is a governement f*ck up, they should lower our worker taxes, AND not accept ppl who have never worked to have wellfare.

Thats the way many seem to think and the parents as well as society have supported this mind set. The government and educational system has made this easier for them to do just that and once in a welfare program is very hard to over come and get out of this thinking. they seem to be under the concept of why work when the government will pay me not to. While there are folks that really need the system so many have take advantage of it and the end result is less is left for the really needy folks. I certainly don't know how to change it but it sure needs to be fixed some way. Maybe some sort of forced draft for able bodied needs to be in place for public service or even military draft if need be.

yes I know what you are talking about. The town that I live in there are so many lazy people that dont want to work and are getting welfare and food stamps and most of them live better then I do. while I am out busting my butt working and trying to make a good living in this world. so while I am work they are sleeping or watching TV all day sitting on a couch doing nothing but getting paid for it. HEY, where do I sign up. LOL

You notice now the disadvantages of making welfare so easy to avail of. I have previous readings on the matter, as to how the system is being abused by a number of citizens. Perhaps the lawmakers in your country can add some provisions in the act which, can regulate and reduce this scenario that has been taking place for a really long time already.

I could say I know some people that are my age or younger that are already on welfare. Stuck without jobs or don't even bother wanting to work. I don't see any logic for someone being on welfare. It's tough for those on low income especially difficult for those that have children and they are single parents.

In my opinion,young people should go working or studying instead of going on welfare,but if some government allow young people to go on welfre,what can I say?

I agree with you. i lived in NE when I had my daughter, and you were not able to get any welfair unless you had a dependant. they were very stric about that. Plus after you had a baby, you had to sign a paper at the welfair office that stated that you WOULD NOT get pregnant again for atleast 8 months, and try to claim that child for welfair. Then i move to NY, and any single, healthy person is eligable for not only food stamps and medical, BUT CASH ASSISTANCE! That part got me.. i couldn't believe it. Plus the amount of cash assistace you get out here is almost double what you get in Ne. Yet, the food stmaps are the same. I don't get it. For one child you can get almost 500 dollars a month in cash assistance! THATS CRAZY!

It really has become a sad state of affairs and part of a growing dependence on government for your living and for them to provide you with everything. I dont believe its the governments job to care for our every need cradle to grave but rather to creat an environment in wich the individual can succeed. I dont believe anyone has a born right to public assistance and i cant see myself sacrifcing my independance for my living. Our forfathers would roll in their graves if they could see what has become of our system. No where in the constitution does it say anything about having the right to a car or your own house. These are things we earn and work towards. While im not apposed to a helping hand when it is truly needed i believe the goal of any welfare system should be to furthering the ability of the individual to succeed on their own.

Hi! What makes me angry is to see a family or a single mom with several kids already that wants to have another baby just so they can get more welfare benefits! When I worked for Head Start, one single mom with 3 or 4 kids as it was told me that she wanted to have another baby so she could increase her benefits. That's just terrible! Forget the fact that baby isn't wanted! Welfare should not be a reward for being a "baby factory!"

your country is different from mine..parents here in general are very supportive to their children may it be over age or adult..thats our tradition...our govt. havent have any programs such as yours ...

That suprises me that they even are eligible for welfare.. I've never had to have government help-- but I can;t imagine turning 18 and going to get welfare.. There must be some guidelines-- Do they perhaps have kids of their own? Is this how they qualify? What a pretty screwed up system...

I so know what you're talking about! My partner and I had to live on Welfare for a little while back when we lived in Toronto, because there were just NO jobs forthcoming even though he literally pounded the pavement every day handing out hundreds of resume copies. It took forever for the welfare office to sort out his claim and we almost didn't make it. Yet I see so many young adults lining up to make a claim for welfare, even though they haven't even tried to get a job. What's wrong with some people? I know both my partner and I would have loved to have had a job, but it just wasn't happening. Thankfully things have turned around now and my partner is making enough to support all of us while I'm a stay at home mom. Young people need to know that they can't just rely on the system to get them through life.

Yes its really so, but in some cases.For example I know many young persons who really love to work.

I completely understand what you are saying. If someone is a young and healthy adult with the proper capabilities of looking for a job, then they should do so. On the other hand, a lot of welfare agencies have a general rule of thumb, if you are capable of getting a job, they will give you assistance until you find one BUT you actually have to prove that you are looking. If within a certain set limit of time you still do not have a job, they will cut you off from further assistance. I for one was on welfare assistance for awhile. I am a mom with 3 young children age 10 months, 2 years, and 4 years. Back in August of 2006 I had a 3 year old daughter that passed away and was out of work for quite awhile due to depression and a severe mental breakdown. Welfare offered me assistance but they also helped me get through counseling to better my mind and get me to where I was able to once again go out and start looking for a job. So there are certain instances where I think young people do need the help of welfare. But to use the system when there are honestly people out there who truly need the assistance is wrong. They are cutting into government funds that some other family, or disabled person might seriously need that help. Very good post. I'm glad you put it up. Gives people something to think about. Perhaps it will help others to see they shouldn't be so selfish and take life for granted like that.