singist said:Regarding happily accepting dole/benefits etc ....... I have to say that paying kids money to stay at school is not my idea of an introduction to the work ethic ...... quite the opposite.
Its not suppose to be an 'introduction to the work ethic' its supposed to get more teens staying on to higher education. It doesnt pay a lot only to help you out if your family is on a low income. If you perform well you will get paid its quite a good work ethic come to think of it.