Not all single Mums are like that. Many are very hard working. However it is the irresponsible, grabby ones that one remembers.
I knew a family, Mum and Dad ( not married) with 4 children The 3 eldest girls were school refusers so had loads of input from school, social services etc. All 3 went on to have babies at a young age and all 3 were given flats. This of course came with lots of help from different agencies . Then Mum and Dad split and Dad was given a flat plus furniture etc. Mum and the youngest child stayed in the original home.
6 people, 5 homes and all living on benefits. 
Book Title by Their Authors (Parlour Game)
Adult kids staying and not contributing.
I feel like I lack basic general knowledge
how are schools handling students who memorize books but can't actually decode
