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Originally Posted by eublues
The main cheek about this is that New Labour have helped people get into the poverty trap (though the Tories started this). Part of that has been making parenthood seem like an 'attractive' option for young girls without the maturity, material or emotional resources needed.
In general people should not be getting into parenthood without thinking through whether they are 'ready' and have adequate means.
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(though the Tories started this)
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What about the previous labour government. In reality Thatcher cleared up the mess left by them. The trouble was she was two ruthless about doing it as so many people by that point were dependent on the state.