What are the pros and cons of welfare?

Answer 1

The pros are that you will have some financial aid when you most need it, to help with household expenses, food, clothing and shelter, this is what it is meant for, until you get back on your feet and have the capability to earn a living again. The cons are that some people use it as a way of life and can soon be seduced by the fact that I do not need to work for minimum wage when I can get the same amount of money for doing nothing, this of course is an extreme, but sad to say, there are people who fall into this trap, and one of the worst things about this happens in social housing, where people can remain for decades and then the children also face the danger of growing up and thinking this is the only life there is, and so the cycle continues

Welfare: Good or Bad? Welfare can be good, and allow a single mother get back on her feet. However, many people abuse the welfare system and simple have children so they can continue to receive more money for a longer period of time. The needs of the children should always come first. Therefore, welfare is doing some good by providing children with food and shelter. But, is welfare really providing children with food and shelter? If a single mother on welfare used only her monthly welfare check she would be in debt by at least $50. However, that would be only if she used to money on food and shelter. That does not even include other necessities, such as clothing, furniture, transportation, soap, etc. In my opinion, welfare is doing more harm than good, but the choice is up to you.