considering the amount of women who have babies?

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that cant financially take care of them- should we force them to be on some acceptable form of birth control (shot-pill-iud-hysterectomy) before they are able to receive public assistance

we make them show proof that they are looking for jobs- why not make them show proof that they arent trying to be an even further burden on society-

Answer 1

I have been saying this for years.

I actually asked a 20 year old girl who had 4 kids and was pregnant again, if she ever used condoms. She had no idea what a condom was (seriously).

I TOTALLY agree!!

Answer 2

I agree that something must be done, I'm not a religous person, however the approach you are suggesting does not take everyone into account. It would likely gain little support due to the religious belief of a good portion of the population, it would be deemed unconstitutional right off the bat.
I think we should borrow from Christine Todd Whitman who called for reform of the welfare system in New Jersey in the late 90's. It imposed time limits, allowed for no more of the "per child" increases, and instead spent the money on transitioning welfare recipients back to the work place. Other states have done similar reform. Take away the excuses a person has for not returning to work such as the cost of transportation, and childcare, and put a cap on how much will be paid per family, and for how long.
I think at one point Florida even wanted to impose drug testing for welfare recipents. I think we'd get a lot further reforming welfare than we would with restricting preganancy.

Answer 3

You know, I've thought about this some. I think it is really hideous when some women add to their already substantial-enough brood of kids simply in order to collect more assistance. It is called having no moral compass.

I don't know how the govt. could enforce what you are suggesting, but I truly believe that women who keep on having children when they so obviously cannot afford to take care of them financially need some counseling. I think they may have been raised on assistance and think it is their due. They have no ambition to strive to better themselves: a vicious circle, so to speak.

Answer 4

If it was a reversible form of birth control, you'd have my vote.