[randomsearch]

I don’t know about America, but it’s the childless that subsidise the parents in the UK. Having kids is a massive draw on the state - the vast majority of people go from being net contributors to net drains on the public purse when they have kids.

[andrewaylett → randomsearch]

On the other hand, having children isn't exactly cost-free, and society needs the next generation around to support the previous in old age.

[ziotom78 → randomsearch]

Given that parents need to buy diapers, kid clothes, and other stuff needed by babies, if UK still has VAT I do not believe that parents are «net drains».

[scottmf → ziotom78]

Those things are specifically exempt from VAT

[ziotom78 → scottmf]

Really?! Then I should consider moving from Italy to the UK! (I am a father of three, and here there are no exemptions at all for diapers, baby food, bottles, and so on. VAT here is 22%.)