‘Octo-Mom’ not setting good example for children
Submitted by jcht2010 on
I don’t know how many of you keep up with the welfare fraud case of “Octo-mom” Nadya Suleman. Recently, a new article was written by the Associated Press.
No matter how many times I look at this woman’s face, I get easily riled up and wonder how can one person be so irresponsible and try to be so scandalous at the same time. I’m pretty sure there are/were plenty of cases like this one in South Texas because there are so many people on welfare that have no interest in bettering their situation. Many of them rely on the government solely to take care of them and some of them get lucky by winning the lottery or receiving money from a lawsuit.
I’ve always believed in the American way “If you work hard you can succeed.” I take great pride in my accomplishments and expect no hand outs. I want to be held fully responsible for my actions and reap benefits through my efforts and achievements.
I think the number one problem when it comes to poverty in America is people not getting a good education and receiving proper training for the job force. There are a number of job opportunities just waiting for ambitious and hardworking individuals with good work ethics.
Careers in education, health care, technology and science are in demand. Instead of sitting around and waiting for something to fall on your lap, you should get off the couch and start gearing yourself up for the work force by taking college courses and getting certified for a career that will help you get set for the rest of your life. If money is an issue there are student loans and grants available.
Aside from job opportunities, there are a number of benefits for being well-educated. According to a column written by Ryan McKenzie, educated people make more money, they are respected in society and have more stimulating conversations.
In order to increase the number of educated people in society, parents must take their child’s education seriously by encouraging them and helping them understand subjects that are being taught in school. I don’t think parents understand how much that will mean to their children later in life. Whitney Houston was right when she said, “The children are our future.”
I don’t want to see my child just getting by in school and later scraping for money, food and other necessities later in life. I want them to be earning enough to pay for all the necessities, plus have a little more for themselves. I also want them to know the value of hard work and become a responsible, independent human being.
As far as the “Octo-mom” situation, it’s clear she has used her 14 children as her meal ticket and is seeking more ways to take advantage of her situation. Even if that means welfare fraud. I always see a picture of her in court or her posing in some provocative way with very little clothing, but I have never actually seen any photos of her spending time with any of her children.
According to the AP article, she struggled to support them, resorting to earning money by doing a pornographic video, posing topless for different publications, dancing in a strip club and taking part in boxing matches with D-list celebrities.
If she couldn’t support them in the beginning, why did she decide to have more children? I have a hard time feeling sympathetic for this woman because it almost seems like she put herself in this situation on purpose to take advantage of all of the governmental benefits there are. Suleman also seems to be seeking stardom by drawing attention to herself and using her children as a step to becoming famous. Famous for what exactly, I don’t know.
It just irks me to see how some of these people disgrace themselves and have no shame in what they do. Can you imagine how embarrassed her children will be when they are older after finding out what kind of life their mother led, how she supported them and all of the negative things people have said about her?
I’m not saying poor people can’t have children. What I’m saying is don’t go far beyond the number of children you can handle. Individuals should be responsible and should have a plan in place if they are trying to have children.
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