I'd support including children in a basic income scheme at a reduced level (so $400/month for a child, $900/month for an adult, as a very rough example). Aside

I'd support including children in a basic income scheme at a reduced level (so $400/month for a child, $900/month for an adult, as a very rough example). Aside from extra kids, I don't see it as necessary to adjust the benefit amount Also, my idea of a basic income would be for everyone in the country (every citizen and permanent resident at least) to receive it, non-optionally. No applying, no means test, nothing. You get $X direct deposited every week or two. For high income people it get taxed back (and more), of course. So it's not just to those who are economically inactive, it's to everyone. And sure, we should help people find useful work and all that. But it can be separate than giving them money for basic living expenses.