Welfare dependant parents setting their children up for failure...

**ShanandBoc** · 22-08-2011 15:56

Not here, we have a lack of jobs and childcare places. And i did read the proposal.

**elleandsam** · 22-08-2011 16:37

Looks like my kids got lucky and chose the right womb to implant themselves in to ensure they get many years at home with mummy.

Seriously, have you tried to force a teen to do something they don't want to do? This will only disadvantage the children.

I'm all for education for parents, on a voluntary basis. Leave the childcare spaces open for those who want them not just those who are forced to do it.

FWIW I've never had a positive experience with centrelink in person, I've always had comments about my age, about my choice to stay home with my children, about having children so close together, and my only dealings with them has been baby bonus.

**MermaidSister** · 29-09-2011 11:54

This is an old thread, but I just want to say that I was raised on welfare and I am fine. I have been working since I turned 14 + 9 months and was back there after bubs when my babies were each 3 months old.

The fact we never had any money made me WANT to change things. I doubt very much I would have the drive and motivation that I have if everything had just been handed to me.