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Right. And they submit, yearly, for the twins to get disability checks. Why? Why would you even allow your DS daughter to pregnant in the first place? And then allow it again? And again? Because children are a blessing? No - because they cost little and can bring you in $500/mo in disability.[/quote]

It doesn't work that way, and it isn't that easy.  Your child has to actually meet a listing for a disability to qualify for SSI assistance, and no, just "being a baby" doesn't qualify.   They need to have a disability.   Being preterm/low birthweight does qualify (for a while) but then the qualification can get lifted (as happened here).   And of course preterm birth is more frequent in low income moms with poor  prenatal care.

Why would you allow your adult daughter to get pregnant three times?   My guess is lack of access to a permanent form of birth control.  Probably no Planned Parenthood or other clinic nearby, little access to affordable family planning (or abortion services.)

More children do increase the amount of assistance you might get from WIC for food.[/quote]

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