Viewpoint Continuum-are Children A Blessing (s24)

Are Children A Blessing? Opposing Argument Economic -burden on family financially Social -A hindrance to careerminded parents, especially unprepared parents Social/ Psychological -children who do not receive enough parental attention may end up as delinquents Crime -become source of problems that involve paedophilia, human trafficking, prostitution

Rebuttal Government subsidies

Supporting Argument Social -children give happiness and satisfaction Social/ Economic -future security to parents

Rebuttal May be short-termed, as children behave differently as they grow older Not all children will take care of their parents in the future

Rehabilitation courses for these kids

Cultural/ Social -passing on of lineage and tradition

Some children may not want to follow tradition

International Police Defence that helps to keep tabs on the crime rings

Social -children who do well in studies will make their parents proud, ensuring that the family’s honour is intact, especially in the Eastern context Economy -supply of manpower to the future economy

Even if they do well academically, they may not have a good character

Economic -Higher cost of living, expensive to bring children up

See(1)

Pro-family policies allow mothers to care for the child better, Eg. Office nursery

Economy -work to lower the burden of parents Religious -children are a blessing from God Economy -opens a new market for baby/children products

Some children may migrate, some may not be eager to work and be dependent on their parents for a living See (2)

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