In most of the households, however, fundamental needs like food and clothing are covered, as well as annual birthday parties."
Wow! I'm fascinated by this article. I love the statement which suggests that an "annual birthday party" is a fundamental need like food and clothing. Mind boggling!
As for annual vacations, I take a one-week or a two-week vacation -- if I can afford it -- approximately every 3 or 4 years. SO WHAT!?
Socialism tends to Socialize the populace into an infantile, animal-like state so see government-subsidize b-day parties isn’t surprising at all.