I don`t disagree with much of what you say, but how are these kids getting a good start in life? A person is formed from a very early age by the influences immediately around him (or her). If a child is brought up learning about responsibility, respect for others and a difference between right and wrong, then they have a good chance. What chance do theses kids have when the parents seem to have abdicated all of their responsibilities to the State? What role models are they to impressionable young kids. They will grow up thinking that you don`t need to work to get what you want. It will all be given to you.