[billorites]

I think that's the problem I have with it. It's inappropriate for the government to be encouraging or discouraging procreation via financial incentives.

Kinda creepy to my mind.

[Mrs. Don-o]

I agree with you on creepiness. It really is a decision of the couple, not the govt -— and the carrots-and-sticks approach makes the govt. our owner or trainer or zoo-keeper, which is offensive in itself.