Originally Posted by
BenderRodriguez
Frankly, I have no problem with some tax break for having children. But not for every one. Your argument concerning the economic requirements for having children is just silly. It is consumerism that makes the economy grow. If people had so many children that they were totally in survival mode of spending, that does nothing to grow the likes of Nike and GM or even DAL for that matter because Joe 6pack is spending every nickle on food and shelter. If a family can produce enough income to have 5 kids, go for it, have a ball. If you cannot afford them, you are a drain on society, not a benefit to it.
The reason that children are good for the economy is that they eventually get jobs of their own, and contribute to the economy. While they are kids, their parents have to spend a lot to raise them. Economies with a declining population do terribly (Japan)
Having kids is a huge boost to the economy. Kids are expensive and then they grow up, get a job and pay taxes to pay for their parents Medicare and SS. Thus, the govt rewards patents for having kids by way of tax breaks. It's just the way the system is