[banbangtuth]

Why not just let it be survival of the fittest? Those who are lazy will continue to be lazy. Those who are determined will continue to be determined. We don't need to help everyone, especially those who don't want to help themselves. If they want to suffer financially in the future because they are being lazy now, oh well, it can't be helped.

[saulpw]

The lazy and stupid but rich will out-survive the industrious and smart but poor.

[BobbyJo]

This. Technology tends to increase the value of capital and not the value of labor, at least that has been the pattern for the last 50+ years. Take that trend to its conclusion and merit is crushed under the weight of who your parents are.

[jakeinspace]

Because we live in a society, and all of us suffer if the average worker and citizen falls significantly in their competence and understanding of the world.

[spoaceman7777]

Because children need to be disciplined. That's part of education and parenting.

[seventytwo]

Because we’re not wild animals.