Fw: Morals (OT)

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At 08:48 AM 2/19/2008, you wrote:

Put (OT) behind the subject, as it is falling somewhat out of the purview

of the group.....

It's like that saying goes: feed a man a fish, feed him for a day - teach

a man to fish, feed him for life.

People often seem to think throwing money at the problem will solve it.

I've noticed money gets spent quickly, especially if you haven't had any

for a while *grin* But, what happens when the money runs out? Clearly,

it's a complex issue in many ways, but the system in place doesn't seem

to be working very well. and, I don't think the alternative is simply to

throw more money into the pot.

I agree, the foster care system doesn't work very well - have had many

foster kids. Adopted 7 kids, some of mixed race. The thing is, what is

the alternative for kids who can no longer, for a number of reasons (some

pretty awful) be at home?

Lynn

>In my

area (southern MO.) there are generations that have been on

welfare. Was quite a shock when we moved here 25 years ago<

 

same here, but more southeast/central MO...generational poverty.

each generation seems to get worse. drop outs, etc. always

money for cigarettes and alcohol... WIC feeds the little ones

(though

the adults manage to eat their stuff, frequently) and the garbage

they buy. convenience foods! garbage we can't afford on our

hard worked for money...and wouldn't buy/waste on, as it is...

easy come, easy go...

 

so many in our school system, having dealt with it, with foster

kids, I'd never let my son set foot inside! the system seems

bent on keeping them in *the system*...keep the masses

ignorant...also keeps them in office, unlike someone who'd

suggest they get off the dole and work...it's no longer a hand

up, but a hand out...and a hand out, is destructive. a hand up,

helps you get back on your feet, and out on your own.

 

Theresa