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Originally Posted by xpertsnowcarver
Unfortunately, Not in our time.
Standard of living needs to be significantly higher to force people to understand that having kids without thinking about the financial and practical aspects is incredibly foolish. The idea of educating people is valid, but still too ideal. The idea of regulation child birth by any means is (as mentioned before) intrusive. This includes the removal of welfare programs. Besides, the US Gov't overall wants more people to tax. They are not inclined to slow down future tax income.
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What?! As if the cost of living is not already high enough! I am shocked to hear this, esp given the fact that we live in socal. I can understand if you want ppl to feel their financial burden. The simple solution would be to NOT give anyone any child-support incentives. If anyone wants a kids, it's entirely on them, at least in terms of immediate financial consequences.
Education itself isn't the 'end-all' solution to irresponsible child-rearing, but I do think it's a cost-effective, non-intrusive option that would increase the likelihood that parents are more informed, and hopefully do a better job with what they have. I feel that all things equal, it doesn't hurt to inform ppl into making more informed important decisions in life, regardless of context.