Does welfare create people who cannot survive by working for themselves? If so, why do you think that is the case?
2007-07-27 02:30:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I agree some are taking advantage of the system for their own personal gain. The system itself doesn't encourage work rather it discourages work. you start making a little money from a part time Job you are liable to have your welfare benefits permanantly suspended. you can't win in this system. Therefore people choose dependance on a system that discourages work and encourages life long dependance.
2007-07-28 18:31:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main cause is lack of affordable housing. Have you seen the advertisements for houses that "start in the low 100's"? Now figure out what someone makes at $6 an hour. They are not going to buy a house. Since they are making more than minimum wage, they can't get assistance, so they only way to survive is quit work so they'll qualify.
If we can make getting an education easier, more people can get jobs that pay better and be able to buy a house, or get a decent apartment at least.
2007-07-27 04:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In my city the unemployment rate is 3.5%, and everywhere you go businesses are begging for help. At the same time we are paying out millions for welfare. There are many "Homeless" on the streets. Doesn't make any sense.
I lived in Japan for 3 years. They kept their unemployment down to 1-2% all the time. You never see this there. Their society looks at not working as shameful because one is not contributing to the good of the society.
Our society just feel sorry for these people and blame it on the government. As long as we accept and expect it, then we will get what we ask for.
2007-07-27 02:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by GABY 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the welfare system makes it too easy. i know a lot of younge kids between 18 and up ,who sit on their *** all day and do nothing.why go to work for 7 bucks an hour when you can get free money, free food, free medical,and discount housing.theycan pump out more and more kids ,never pay child support,just get more free money.
2007-07-27 02:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people chose not to work, to be lazy. this is just the way one person can be.
2007-07-27 02:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most, (Not all), who are on welfare are lazy parasites with no integrity. If there is a free ride to be had, they will spend their energy finding it, many of them were taught how to do it by their parents.
2007-07-27 09:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋