[A CA Guy]

Yes, it was possible their parents did not seek help in hand outs from a local church, neighbors or families.

Before the times you talk of there was the great dust bowl across much of America where also many had to leave various regions for different areas to support their families.

There have always been charities for meals and I would for all meals like to see charities handling them instead of any food stamps today.
I'd rather they see the hand that feeds them and be grateful instead of expecting it like some birthright.

[RadioAstronomer]

WOW!

It seems the author is correct. There is a war between the generations, at least mentally.

[laney]

I agree with you on that...I think all people on welfare should be guaranteed a job and have to work in some of these hurricaine stricken areas..if they won't no more welfare..