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When my babies were born I had 17 weeks off,15 of them paid at about 60% of my wages.For my first child, she was born 8 days early. I literally left work and went to the hospital to deliver, 90 minutes later. Now, in Canada, the working mother gets 52 weeks off, 50 of them paid at about 60%...

Given the last few days and posts with Aaron..he may be surprised (I'm sure he doesn't even care) that I agree with him. Kids in general probably do fine whether in childcare or at home with a parent. When given the choice,I think most children would like to spend more time with their own...

Or the ones like us..retired...and not living on any pension. I spend some time arguing during the day with my friends jaycee and aaron:p make supper...feed the menagerie of animals..and sit down and watch some TT & ACA...so I can write a new interesting thread for SS :) So far it has been...

I don't think the world needs to be like that. I would love for society to be tranquil and a safe place to live. It isn't...and very few places would you go to bed with the door unlocked..unless you live in the boonies. You and I obviously see how it could be obtained a bit...

Canada is more like Australia than USA. I do however like the way the tent prison is run in Texas.The Sherrif's system is an inspiration and should be used as a model everywhere. Yes, where I last worked did have a union..unsure what that has to do with anything.Paying union dues was...

Maybe, except that I am Canadian...not a yankee (get your countries straight) I do see a lot of problems in black and white. I do not like the closing my eyes and hoping it will get better solution. The way problems are dealt with now, are not an improvement. I think most hard working...

Sorry, but I have no idea what you saying. I think very few people would agree that emergenciy situations, such as a house fire,vehicle accident or when the bread winner dies, would deny a person benefits. There is a difference between this and people doing this as a way of life. Do you...

We already know what you think too Jaycee. Are you a commentator or something?

I don't think we have a responsibility to look after each other for a lifetime. When some refuses to help themselves continously and long term they are nothing but a parasite.

I Disagree. I take life lessons from everywhere. It is interesting to watch how others handle a situation. These shows give me insight into people's lives I may not otherwise have the opportunity. Some here may think they are 'above' watching shows like this. I do not. I also do not...

I do not like welfare in the form it takes now. All it is doing is dooming future generations to poverty. We have people in our society (and I include Canada) who's main job is to bear children..but not properly raise them. Centrelink has a responsibilty to the taxpayers. We are paying for...

These shows are entertaining and informative. People fall for scams all the time. We can all be fooled by people who make their living doing this. Showing how some businesses cut corners, and try to mislead people is a good use of these shows. For example adding ingredients and making meat...

I love those shows!! Just because you don't like the show, doesn't mean there isn't anything you can learn from them. The fact you 2 don't seem to like them, doesn't surprise me a bit.

Watching ACA or TT this week, an they were discussing the use of the BasicsCard which some recipients will be issued, as around 70% of the payment could quarantined. It has been used in some parts of the country, and is being extended to others. When there is a concern the children are not...