Should you have another child when you can't afford it?
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I have four children and they are expensive. My husband & I both work to afford our lives.
What do you think of a decision to have another child when you are on and will continue to need gov't assistance?
Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for getting help when you need it but I'm talking about making that decision when you KNOW you will depend on the gov't to support you? Any thoughts?
What do you think of a decision to have another child when you are on and will continue to need gov't assistance?
Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for getting help when you need it but I'm talking about making that decision when you KNOW you will depend on the gov't to support you? Any thoughts?
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Permalink Reply by Donna Cesarz on -
I don't think it's a good idea to have a child when you cannot afford it and your on gov't assistance. Having a child is expensive. Sure, there are times when a baby is not planned and that's a different story and situation. I think having a child is the biggest responsibility you'll ever have and if you can't afford a child it would not be responsible having one.
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Schantz on -
I would say no. If you know for sure that you'll be depending on government assistance, there is no reason to even think about having a baby until your financial situation stabilizes. Hopefully things will get better soon and you'll be able to make a good decision about whether to have another baby or not.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on -
I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this as there are good "arguments" to both sides. Help is there for a reason but should only be short term...not something to rely on as "income". I would seriously consider waiting until the finances are in order so as not to take away from the quality of your lives & the lives of the children. If one can't pay for the necessities of life while living w/in their means, without some sort of assistance, it may not be setting a great financial example for your children....not about "things" but about social responsibility. On the flip side and that being said, I have yet to meet a parent who looks back at their lives & say "gee, I wish we hadn't had baby #3, that sure would have made things easier for us". Each child is a Blessing and we should do all that we can to lead responsible, respectable lives in every situation we can.
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Permalink Reply by Melanie Long on -
I def think that there should be a limit to how long people can recieve govt assistance. I hate seeing/hearing of people who are on it for long periods of time and make no effort to try and improve their situation ( and also keep popping out more kids ) So no, if you can't afford it on your own then maybe you should wait !
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