ENABLERS Universal income idea proves a flop in Finland

ENABLERS Universal income idea proves a flop in Finland

Suppose you have a thirtyish son living at home. He refuses to look for work, sleeps until noon, plays video games all afternoon and then stays out all night, spending the allowance you provide him on booze and drugs.

What’s the problem here? Many counselors would say you are. Specifically you "enable" your child’s dysfunction by continuing to support him despite his self-destructive behavior.

We see similar peril in "experiments" some cities are pursuing with so-called universal basic income. We have previously written about plans for such a program in Stockton, Ca. City leaders there now say they will launch the […]

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