SoBlessedMama
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Yes we live in an altruistic society. My taxes go towards many many things, health care, maternity, social housing, social care.
Personally I wouldn't have it any other wayI pay for things I will never need to use. But if I did, they're there no problem. Doesn't mean we don't have issues or poverty. But there's help.
Good points, Ziggie--our taxes in the US go toward many things that only some people use as well. I wasn't thinking of all the other programs that we pay into that I will never use. Just a matter of what we have grown accustomed to, I guess. : ) I would love to have an extended maternity leave! My little guy was born October 18th, and I go back to work January 5th. And I have one of the "good" leaves here.
I guess I think of our social programs here as established on a basis of "need." (Disability, social security which you've already contributed to, welfare, etc.) I just wasn't thinking of maternity leave as being classified the same. But no reason it can't be--it is helping someone out in order to contribute to the greater good. And of course extended time at home with mom will only benefit kids, which in turn benefits society.
I appreciate the reply! : )
so we will see. I work with children and families in desperate situations and see how they benefit from social care, housing and benefits. It's horrid to see how families are going further into poverty... But so far maternity leave is good!! And I pay enough taxes to feel like I deserve the full benefit of it!!!
