Reply #182: buying at thrift stores is a fine thing and i do it all the time.

[iemitsu]

but legislating that certain unfortunate kids will only be allowed to spend support money at used clothing stores is appalling.
the money that foster parents are given by the state is not all spent on "things" for the foster child any more than child support monies are all spent directly on the children who determine the support.
the foster children i work with (high school aged) wear the same thing every day, have jobs, and struggle with keeping up with homework. they are on their own the day they turn 18.
no one here is suggesting that foster kids should dress like paris hilton.