Originally Posted by
Le Almighty Kitten
There are always a few who receive benefits, that people can recall - whether from papers or their own community - who seem to be "comfortable" financially, that does not however mean they represent everyone else in their situation. It isn't necessarily just about not having money, but the financial responsibilities parents have to manage; the finances involved in raising a child and paying for a degree are very different; degrees are also short term and significantly cheaper than raising a child, if you care to look at figures.