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Van Dell -
It occurred to me some time ago that welfare mothers with small children 
could be
freed up for work if the child care were turned over to the high schools, 
where
pregnant teens who are still in school could learn child care under the
supervision of a qualified teacher. I guess in the 'old days' (I'm harking 
back),
this would be part of what used to be Home Economics. Not just the basic
babysitting...I mean it would include hygiene (for both), nutrition for both 
- if
the young ladies were taught the basics of meal planning, shopping, preparing
simple meals, etc. How to iron. How to mend. How to nurture. Etc.
Just a thought.
Sandy

On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:29:49 -0800 (PST), VAN DELL JORDAN wrote:

> 
> I think we should eliminate all well-fare, but
> guarantee a job for everyone.  If someone can't find a
> job then they are given one.  That could be in the
> form of an agency that places people or it could be
> done with government jobs.  Even if it were "make
> work" jobs the money that currently is budgeted for
> welfare could go for any one of a number of public
> service projects.
> The job pay and requirements would be such to
> discourage anyone who can find their own jobs but
> would provide a safety net for those who can't.  
> Even for those who would do a minimum of work to get
> by this would still be preferable to giving people
> money with nothing given to the public in return.
> What to do with mother's with young children?  I'm not
> sure but it couldn't be worse than what we have now.
> Van Dell
> 
> 
> --- Lynda <lurine AT softcom.net> wrote:
> 
> > About 7 or 8 years ago the welfare system changed. 
> > Supposedly for the 
> > better and the emphasis should be on the
> > *supposedly.*
> >
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