an honorable idea, richielion. but i fear those on welfare are a smaller segment of the population that perpetuates a lack of a work and/or family ethic. parents of ALL socio-economic levels are failing their children! it is those parents who are CREATING the entitlement society. they GIVE to their children freely and without expecting anything in return - some just because they have it to give and some because they feel guilty that they cannot give more!

if parents spent more time teaching their children the values to be found in family and friends and responsibility, those kids might better understand who should truly be entitled.