Originally I wasn't quite sure what to make of the octuplets story other than to defend the mother's right to have as many kids as she wants. But after the revelation that she is on state aid and is expecting additional aid for her octuplets, I am prepared to call her motives at the least irresponsible.You shouldn't knowingly plan for additional children without at least giving some thought to how you will support them. I'm all for govt aid because it is necessary to help some people move forward, but I'm not certain I'm comfortable with people either gaming the system or not wanting to move forward.
LOS ANGELES - A big share of the financial burden of raising Nadya Suleman’s 14 children could fall on the shoulders of California’s taxpayers, compounding the public furor in a state already billions of dollars in the red.
Even before the 33-year-old single, unemployed mother gave birth to octuplets last month, she had been caring for her six other children with the help of $490 a month in food stamps, plus Social Security disability payments for three of the youngsters. The public aid will almost certainly be increased with the new additions to her family.
