I'm guessing you two aren't very old.
First, you're arguing something written on the back of a truck.
Second, "something happening" doesn't automatically qualify you for government assistance in the U.S. Having children makes a big difference, but if have any type of asset - house, car, property, money - the government won't lift a finger to help you. You have to be destitute or close to it before the government will even think about helping you. What happens is people have kids early, get on Medicaid for the kid, get food stamps, find low income housing, and then get stuck. They can't earn over a certain amount or they lose benefits, yet they can't support themselves and their kids(s) without assistance. If you have more kids, you not only get more benefits, but you can actually own more stuff and still qualify for benefits. So, people have more kids, because...why not? What else are they going to do?
First, you're arguing something written on the back of a truck.
Second, "something happening" doesn't automatically qualify you for government assistance in the U.S. Having children makes a big difference, but if have any type of asset - house, car, property, money - the government won't lift a finger to help you. You have to be destitute or close to it before the government will even think about helping you. What happens is people have kids early, get on Medicaid for the kid, get food stamps, find low income housing, and then get stuck. They can't earn over a certain amount or they lose benefits, yet they can't support themselves and their kids(s) without assistance. If you have more kids, you not only get more benefits, but you can actually own more stuff and still qualify for benefits. So, people have more kids, because...why not? What else are they going to do?