Mom and dad who do not send their sons to nurseries will be rewarded. Merkel’s government, has established a bonus for those parents who choose to deal exclusively with the education of their offspring. Since 2013 those who cannot or will not enroll their children in a “kita”, will receive a monthly allowance of up to € 150. Antisocial and unconstitutional, said the “German League for the child”. On the one hand, it penalizes those who – like single moms – have no choice than sending their children to the nursery, if they want to keep their jobs. On the other hand, the burden of raising children is borne by the parents. As the German legal system says. With the subsidy, however, the burden would have to fall back on the state, that would pay the families just because they have a duty under the constitution. Meanwhile, the Minister Kristina Schröder, has partially backed down. The benefits, initially planned for 24 months, will only last a year. In this way, can also be extended to all those parents who work part-time and at the same time dealing with their children. The controversy, however, remain. Would not it be better to invest this money in the nursery, creating – for all – more availability?
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