Some of the people suggesting these programs really do care about the kids who are not fed before school. I am grateful there are people like them in the world to look out for those who really need help.
That said, I do think the number of people who will enrols their children in these programs will be much larger than it needs to be. The kids get to be at school 30 minutes earlier each morning, so the parents don't have to make breakfast and can go about their other business sooner. Almost free food, free childcare - they will be signing up like crazy.
I agree with you. Those children that truly are coming to school hungry should have a chance to eat. Most children should and are fed at home. I'm a conservative and against a lot of forms of welfare. I just don't think it's fair to punish the children for the sins of the parents. We should be pushing for tighter regulations of social aid programs so that these programs aren't necessary. Unfortunately, however, as long as the parents are able to spend the aid money on alcohol and junk, the ones being punished by not serving breakfast are the children.