No one likes seeing people hurt especially children. Most poverty that I have seen in these United States is self imposed by drugs, Alcoholism, or just poor choices.
There's been studies done and it appears there are only 3 rules to make it to the middle class: 1. Don't get pregnant out of wedlock 2. Work full time, and 3 complete high school.
Nothing fancy and nothing tough about it. I can actually narrow those rules to one thing. Have good moral character. I realize we all fall short but striving is important.
There's nothing wrong with helping people through difficult times. The key is what is the family doing to help themselves.
