I believe what has happened is years ago when mostly Europeans came over to this country, through Ellis Island, they came as very hard-working people who had little, but worked hard even for that. They never complained about how little they had, but rather made the best of things. Then WWII came and many people had to escape with their very lives. They were eager to come to this country and build new lives, whatever that took. They got no handouts, had to learn English, and whatever they did, they did it as best they could and took pride in their work. My grandfather worked in a coal mine, grandmother took in sewing, etc., etc. to make ends meet and had small children with more on the way. No welfare was given nor was it wanted. It was felt that one had to earn ones way and never ever take something for nothing. Children had to be obedient and do well in school. Any complaints from teachers and they got it again when they got home, with grandmother waiting at the door with paddle in hand.
Now people want a lot for doing little to nothing. They feel they are "owed" everything for things they never even suffered themselves, and constantly complain that what they do get is never enough. We should support them and their children, and all the "toys" available. My grandparents never ever even had a car. Took buses or walked. Clothes were mostly sewn. Coats and other necessaties were not bad from Salvation Army and cost little. They were cleaned, fixed, starched, and looked good as new. We were very poor but we didn't know it. We ate modestly, but it was good. As you worked hard and made your way and slowly got new things, it was exciting and so much appreciated. Even now, I appreciate everything I have and never take anything for granted and am thankful every day for all of it. Things don't bring happiness. It is the way you live your life and what you do to help those who need help. That gives satisfaction no dollars can buy. My family has known what it is like to be poor and what it is like to have a few things, but we can live either way and never complain about it. Trouble is everything is expected, and the ACLU has been the major culprit in our society.
That is my two cents...
