In some countries, the government provides financials aid to those who are retired, do not have a job or have disabilities. However, for the rest of the countries this aid is provided by those people’s own family members. This essay will discuss the drawbacks and merits of both systems.
Firstly, people pay taxes to the government from the day they commence working and fulfill their tax responsibilities. At the expense of this, government provides them with designated monthly pension after retirement, which is quite fair in my opinion. However, there can be discontent among people as this support is also done to people such as unemployed and incapacitated persons, who are not paying any money to the government. And the budget for this welfare comes from the taxes paid by working citizens.
In contrast, this funding is not supported in all families, and the alternative method of family-based support is used. Assistance provided by someone’s family is more personalized according to the specific needs of the individuals. However this model has greater drawbacks due to several reasons. The most essential one is that not all people have a family member that can take care after them. Which leaves them completely alone in this situation and forces them into labour. The other problem is providing this care can put a strain on relationships in the family, especially if it is creates a significant financial burden for them.
In my opinion, the best approach for this issue would be combination of both systems. It should be government’s concern to ensure that all citizens who are in need are taken care of, especially if they can not recieve this from their own families. However, families should also be encouraged to not leave behind their dear ones that needs assistance.
In conclusion, there are both challanges and benefits in both systems but by combining them, nations can create an environment where no member of society who are in need of aid are left behind and taken care of.