I actualy agree with you.. When we provide money to single mothers who need a hand, we invariably create more single mothers. Both of women for whom its now possible to leave their husband and go it alone, with big brother's help. And childless women, who now can have a child knowing the government will pay them more. And in some areas potentially a semi-decent life, assumign the woman isn't very materialistic. Aka a house, cable tv, food, clothing..
Its one of those examples where having good intentions, helping a single mother, actually causes problems. Or advantages depending on your objectives.
And you hit on another point, is when you offer things for free you create dependency.. then often those kids who can't buy the things they want, turn to crime.. or simply are with a bad crowd in general and get into drugs and other problems.
Thank you! There are so many complex issues here. I don't want to see ANY abortions, but I don't want to see so many kids without a future, either.
This 13 year old has so many strikes against her already. I think praying for her future while we pray for her baby is a good idea.