re: "Children fared worse in the U.S. because of greater economic inequality and poor levels of public support for families
Government programs don't help.
I was one that refused such help.
Of course, if it could help some, but if they have to believe that they can only make so much in order to receive such help.... no, thank you.
That help has been there and always will be, THANK YOU. But,. to create more stress on the American people and the poor, no thank you.