How could children be the assets of the nation?
551211
They are undeveloped resources. One of them may cure cancer or find a replacement for oil. You never know what the future holds for them.
882290
Blame their parents. A lot of times the person having all the children, came from parents who had a lot of children.\n\nAnd blame the government. Many women learn quickly that there is more government support money available based on the number of children they have. \n\nInstead of education and a job, they live in poverty with several children. BUT they do not have to work!\n\nTHEIR children grow up never getting an education, never geting a decent job, and repeat the same mistakes that their mother did. \n\nWhere is the father? He is no where to be found.
390687
if we spent more money on education, kids would learn more and probably want to learn even more than before and become independent and smart and think for themselves. After that these kids grow up and all have rational opinions on politics and religion and have a great understanding for all things... thats trouble right there...
23681
Sadly, I feel that men control most of the assets in this country.  \n\nHowever if you consider children to be assets then Im sure women have far more control (legal guaradianship) over them.\n\nSo I guess in the long run you can say men have more assets as far as money goes, but women raise more children thus having great power on the future generations of Americans.  So its a matter of opinion to say who trully has more power/assets.
282976
it depends on what business you're discussing.\n\nselling arms - they buy a lot\nselling baby diapers - they couldn't care less\n\npro - the money you pump into their economy can raise the standard of living of the populace to the point that they begin desiring more than material wealth, they also desire intellectual, political and religious freedom.\n\ncon - the money you pump into their economy can increase the capabilities of the government to supress any dissident faction, both directly by giving them more material resources and indirectly because they can say, "hey, aren't you better off now thanks to our leadership?"
147211
The system for child welfare in africa is horridly corrupted. The best solution is NOT TO SEND MONEY. Sending money allows for easy corruption. If you are going to send any aid, it should be in it's natural form: food, blankets, vaccines, books, etc. the best help would be through education, to teach the children and their parents how to stabilize their situation and economy. Teach them how to grow their own food, and create their own industry. This impowers the people to take care of themselves, rather than relying on corrupt leaders, etc.
932748
The site below has some interesting facts.  The developed world set a target of 0.7% of its gross national income to be given to the poor nations.  Almost every nation came up short.  Except for Luxembourg and the Scandinavian nations who are always good. We give alot in gross dollars but as a proportion of our income we are cheapskates.  Italy beats us.  Tiny little Belgium beats us.  Belgium!  What have they got to give away anyway?  Chocolate?
410343
it has to do with economic growth of a nation, i.e asset over liability, when her liability is more than its asset, such economy is said to be under developed.in order words they are poor.
193703
Educate the individuals. Eliminate secret systems and complex systems of taxation and confusion in government. Tax consumption, so that an individual's work (and life) is valued more than their group wastefulness. Institute population control measures so that there are fewer people, thus increasing the perceived value of each person. (by birth control and normal attrition, not through war, George) \nMinimize the material requirements of individuals in a country, and you minimize how much that country will need to take or subjugate itself to other countries. (conservation)\nYou can't ensure that individuals are safe. You can minimize the things that put the general public in danger, and you can educate the individuals to protect themselves. Civil liberties and freedoms are only as good as the people who take advantage of them. If we only use our civil liberties and freedoms to consume the world around us, fighting over every last morsel of food, fresh water, or chrome rims, then why should our children have any respect for us, or even imagine there will be anything left for them? I'm not as worried about what foreign threats will do to us as I am worried about what our children are going to do when they find out how our obliviousness has stolen their future.
440743
They own land and have worked to provide for their families.They have children that are citizens.Only those 4 for now
888630
I think in your own community. Food banks and Christmas toys for the underprivileged kids. Stuff like that!
1136992
It's not JUST the job of the parents - it takes a whole community to raise a child.  We are all responsible for the children of our community and our country - our legal, US citizen children.  The other countries are responsible for their children.  Our children are our future.  Even those people who choose not to have children and then resent having to pay school taxes, for instance, should realize that their neighbours' children are the ones who will be someday paying the taxes to support the infrastructure around you in your old age.
654141
Yes, the developed countries of the world have the resources to wipe out starvation all over the globe. Will it ever happen? I truly doubt it. You see, children have no money, they don't control any oil fields and  they can't keep the big corporations and weapons manufacturers in business. Children also have no political clout, they can't make things happen, they don't vote. In other words they aren't very useful to the politicians. Thats why they starve to death.
736053
when the child starts bringin in money
139854
These other answers are wrong. A nation's debt is the accumulation of each year's deficit or surplus. It is money owed by the nation's government, not all its people. The national debt is owed by the nation to its people, its banks, other governments, people in other countries, etc. Thinks of government bonds. When you invest in a government bond you give money to the government in return for the government's promise to pay you back even more money later. So that is an example of the government being in debt to you.
679233
Education is so important I'm willing to pay property taxes for you to go to school.\n\nIn most countries, parents have to pay for their children to attend any school at all!
199242
I can answer this.  Having kids says you love your country and that is all there is to it.