Why does SS give a monthly check for a 70 year old mans newborn child. I Live in the Philippines and this is very common, Ex pats get married to a 18 year old and have baby's and the gov. pays them. If they can make them they should pay for them.

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Originally Posted by moveingon

Why does SS give a monthly check for a 70 year old mans newborn child. I Live in the Philippines and this is very common, Ex pats get married to a 18 year old and have baby's and the gov. pays them. If they can make them they should pay for them.

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If you want to know why, read the SS website. I'm not reading that children get benefits when the parent is still alive. http://www.ssa.gov/

You have asked about a very specific situation. What is your interest?

I just can't figure out why our gov. does this? It is totally irresponsible. The old saying , you play, you pay does not fit any longer.. But I guess the gov. pays for the irresponsible playing.

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Originally Posted by moveingon

I just can't figure out why our gov. does this? It is totally irresponsible. the old saying , you play, you pay does not fit any longer.. But i guess the gov. pays for the irresponsible playing.

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This is a legal board - not a discussion board BUT I'm not seeing the children collect when father collects SS.

What is your interest in this specific case?