Benefits build bad habits in recipients

I agree with the Sunday letter “2-parent households give kids a leg up” from Jeff Groom, who said government indirectly encourages women to have babies out of wedlock by making available more state and federal assistance based on having more children.

I would add that, via federal and state assistance, our government also encourages people not to work. Some who receive assistance would admit to this, while most would blame someone else for their getting assistance.

I hope the folks who need the help use it to get back into working society.