The whole discussion of the 'lazy unemployed' is hardly relevant to the topic of 'How does anyone with more than one child of pre-school age afford to work full time?'

If work doesn't pay then it is not surprising that people choose to stay at home to look after their children rather than being part of the larger economy. But one should not confuse this with a small number of people refusing to do a honest day's work - not all of whom are retired.