A state cap on family benefits would then serve no purpose other than to punish poor children.

Democrats say the House bill is harsher, and punishes children for the behavior of their parents.

Do we really want to punish children who live with their own parents?

Surely, we should not punish children for the mistakes of their parents.

The statement should read 'punishing children for the poor decisions of the bankers'.

Paddling has also been used in some homes to punish children.

That group sued last week, saying the family cap punished children because of their parents' decision to reproduce.

I thought 'there must be more that you can do', why should we punish the partners and children.

And absolutely, we shouldn't punish children for their parents' mistakes.

They make an effort not to punish children, and it shows.