This has interesting parallels to a frequent bone of contention in the UK: the role of disability benefits or pregnancies in propping up people's lifestyles. O

This has interesting parallels to a frequent bone of contention in the UK: the role of disability benefits or pregnancies in propping up people's lifestyles. One of the oldest running tales is of the 16 year old getting pregnant in the hope of getting her own "council flat" (i.e. a place to live) rather than because she wants a baby. This just seems like the more extreme end of the same situation in a country that's not quite so forthcoming with social benefits.