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That helps, but that's a far cry from "born into poverty" solutions
For people on the edge, this would make all the difference in the world and allow them to sleep at night.
For sure. I'm all for it.
Still amazing and I'm sure incredibly helpful to the families.
I mean, I never had a kid, but $500 a month for a year sounds like it would shore you up for all early expenses
When I was in high school, many years ago, I remember posters in classrooms that stated
"It costs $800 a month to have a baby. How much is your allowance?"
I don't know how that came up with that figure, but inflation has made this number much higher by now
Not even close
it helps but $6k isn't enough for a year in Flint, MI. That 500 doesn't even cover rent.
It's not supposed to. Wtf you having a kid if you can afford rent!?
It's supposed to help with formula, diapers, shit like that.
since none of y'all can read
The early expenses of raising a child, not "all of your expenses"
so the baby sleeps in the yard then
Bathtub
This is a supplement... Not income replacement.