DC had a program that randomly gave poor parents $10,800, taken as a lump sum or 12 monthly payments. What did they do with the money?
Washington Post profiles some winners. First, Canethia Miller, who took a $6K trip to Miami and bought her kids new outfits every day.
By taking her kids on an expensive vacation they couldn't afford to look at rich people's houses and yachts, she says she motivated them to succeed.
Saleemia Quigley regrets that she splurged, wishes she took the monthly payments instead. Penn professor says that giving them money is part of a larger system of oppression when they behave irresponsibly.
DC has voted to extent the program another year. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…
Stacey Adams graduated from Howard, and also has a Masters. She failed her social worker licensing exam and takes care of her four kids. No mention of any father(s) around.
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