I think the idea of someone giving to children for nothing in return a very nice thing. I don't see how it can be offensive.
What about 12 years later when these little skulls full of mush think Uncle Sam is Santa Claus when they vote for the first time?
Where does that something for nothing mentality begin? Oh, it's for the children...
Don't know what Santa Claus has to do with voting.
Considering I believed in Santa Claus, and I didn't have any problem accepting the truth.
I don't think my mind is full of mush. I have a degree in engineering from Texas A&M.
So if my kids use their minds like I do/did, then I'll be happy (and so will a lot of other freepers).