It's important to children develop positive self-esteem because
a. they'll be more likely to question authority, when necessary.
b. it's fundamental to their overall behavior and happiness.
c. they'll more likely be a leader among their peers.
d. it will them be

the reason the welfare system causes so much of a burden on its recipients is because the welfare system does not give its recipients any real tools to actually get out of poverty. the welfare system has embedded poverty deeper into society and has made it harder and harder for people to escape poverty.

in other words, it stoped the poor, and now its making it worse.

hope this . : )      

and im sorry it took so long for your question to get answered