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does the system have its flaws? Yes.
But is it necc.? Yes.
Do remember that the laws vary by state. Here in TN, they adjusted so that it's based off the combined income of both parents, not just the non-custodial parent's. Also, the amount decreases significantly for each child after the first child so a woman can't exactly bank on "having babies and doing nothing" as many people are saying.
And whoever said something to the effect of "if they're aren't together a man shouldn't be forced to pay" = the reason why the system was set up. You can't punish the child just b/c you happen to not to be w/the mother.
But is it necc.? Yes.
Do remember that the laws vary by state. Here in TN, they adjusted so that it's based off the combined income of both parents, not just the non-custodial parent's. Also, the amount decreases significantly for each child after the first child so a woman can't exactly bank on "having babies and doing nothing" as many people are saying.
And whoever said something to the effect of "if they're aren't together a man shouldn't be forced to pay" = the reason why the system was set up. You can't punish the child just b/c you happen to not to be w/the mother.