Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 840855)

I don't blame hime for saying that - looks like its open season on newbies yet again:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by accysimon (Post 840815)

MODS>....please delete this thread before it gets full of insults...I just asked for opinion and wanted to open a debate.

Originally Posted by SPUGGIE J (Post 841061)

Depends on what age you would consider a mid teenager.

Any tax credits payed would be based on the information given and any wrong info pertaining to them that is wrong could be seen as fraud. Which to anyone in a prominent local role would be a tad silly esp as they are in the public eye.
I would ask if anyone has never taken advantage of rules that they can gain from even in a small way.

If the social services will/are/were involved then it is between them and the parent involved not based on their job.

I also reckon that many teenagers are more "grown up" than many of us were at the same age.

A neighbour could also be on hand to be sure nothing untoward happens in any case.

We deride single parents for not working yet do the same if they are therefore they cannot win.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 841059)

The thread does not need to be deleted but if any posts become insultive please report the posts using the red triangle http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/s...ons/report.gif at the bottom left of the post under the posters name and the moderation team will deal with it appropriately.

Originally Posted by Less (Post 841176)

I did suggest similar in post #10

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 841351)

I know you did and thank you for it.

Mine just looks more pretty with the little picture for those that don't know :)

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 841150)

...that's the type of snide underhand person he seams to be judging from previous posts

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 841363)

Rachman.

:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Less (Post 841365)

Are they the people that sell ties at the airports?

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 840843)

Because snide people never do, they just like to stare it from from a place of anonymity

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 841150)

Although he never mentioned any names you can bet your bottom dollar he was referring to a Tory, otherwise he wouldn't have started the thread in the first place, that's the type of snide underhand person he seams to be judging from previous posts

Originally Posted by accysimon (Post 841439)

I'm not snide in anyway, so please don't accuse me of that. I am asking whether the local people approve of councillors, especially one in high office, claiming childcare allowance for a 15 year old, when she doesn't go to a childminder, she stays alone or with friends. It is similar to the MP expenses scandal in my opinion.

Originally Posted by garinda (Post 841444)

Snide I suppose, because you don't name them.

If rules aren't being broken, I see no problem.

If childcare allowances weren't available, it would limit who was able to become a councillor.

If I presume correctly, the councillor you allude to is a single parent.

Which must be a strain, when balancing home life, and public office.