- 18 Apr 2021 19:32
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Yes.
You mean because they would be offered services more geared towards their children's needs? Yes, they would.
But social policy should not be simply about alleviating needs. It can also be used to encourage investment in our children and behavior that is generally good for society. And, indeed, seeing them as a form of investment, not merely charity, helps people to be willing to fund them too.
Pants-of-dog wrote:So are you also supporting a system where all children get tested for various mental illnesses and learning disorders, as well as additional funding for schools to help these kids?
Yes.
Pants-of-dog wrote:In general, I would assume that this additional funding would help alleviate economic concerns for overworked parents.
You mean because they would be offered services more geared towards their children's needs? Yes, they would.
But social policy should not be simply about alleviating needs. It can also be used to encourage investment in our children and behavior that is generally good for society. And, indeed, seeing them as a form of investment, not merely charity, helps people to be willing to fund them too.