If we are mentioning Germany , something I know about. The German Unions accept apprentices who train for 3 or 4 years at German companies should be paid a very small wage.
Most living at home abd gaining a great skill

Our Unions however claim slave labour. What do they know of slave labour were they on the river kway in 1942

I accept half the welfare is pensions but most pensioners have put in over there working lives.
Benefit cuts should be aimed at those who do not want to work.

Where did family allowance come from. Used to be parents only had children they could afford.