In the 1960s, when I was young, children always came after marriage. If a woman had a baby out of wedlock, her family would often be dishonored. Most often, she married the baby's father, but between then and now, things have changed. Today, having a baby outside of marriage has become completely acceptable. In fact, being unemployed, single or poor is no longer a problem. In other words, pregnant women can count on government assistance if they are entitled to an income. The first problem associated with these programs is that for many of these women and their families, wellness has become a long-term dependency. The second dilemma is that their social lifestyle has created many of our country's social problems. And the third problem is that the cost of these services has imposed a huge financial drain on our economy. For this reason, various government programs and policies were created to encourage these women to stop having children they could not afford. The most controversial policy, the “family cap,” was driven by the failure of the welfare system to successfully help the people it was supposed to try to help. This policy is a law that limits the benefits a social family can receive upon the birth of an additional child. Problems associated with this law include the ongoing debate over its political and moral implications. For example, politically, the “family ceiling” is considered a violation of women’s individual rights. Morally, it is believed to be responsible for an increase in abortions. Regardless, women must take responsibility for themselves and their families. Additionally, men must be held responsible for children they are unwilling to support. That said, I...... middle of paper ......opher Jencks. “Do poor women have the right to have children?” The American Perspective 20 (1995): 43+. General OneFile. Internet. February 1, 2012. Gastley, Kelly J. "Why Family Cap Laws Just Fail to Implement Them." William and MaryLaw Review, October 2004: 373+. Academic OneFile. Internet. February 7, 2012.Houppert, Karen. “For its own good – With the 'Family Cap', the State is telling welfare mothers: no more babies!” The Nation February 4, 2002: 20. General OneFile.Web. February 7, 2012. Loonstra PH.D, Ann. Personal interview. February 17, 2012. Tanner, Michael and Tad DeHaven. ""TANF and federal welfare. Downsizing the Federal Government. » Cato Institute, September 2010. Web. February 9, 2012. “Reproductive Health Study Results Featured in City University of New York Reports.” » Women's Health Weekly, December 17, 2009: 228. General OneFile. Web.February 7. 2012.