On the recordJanuary 1, 1791
It is certain, that if the children are provided for, the parents are relieved of consequence, because it is from the expense of bringing up children that their poverty arises.
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Thomas Paine
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From his proposal for social welfare, Paine explains how supporting children directly alleviates family poverty.
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