Was this woman on benefits

[Manwithnoname]

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe.

She had so many children, she didn't know what to do;

She gave them some broth without any bread;

Then whipped them all soundly and put them to bed.

[starone]

Wonder why the children of today do not bother. Come to think of it their parents don't bother either do they? Perhaps that is the answer - apathy.

[Manwithnoname]

If you can discover the time of the rhyme, song etc then there is a good chance you can find an event or person which reflects it

[Dee Sa]

Manwnn the £500 cap is that per person ?
I am an OAP and I worked full time until I was 71 so I am not a scrounger, now I get pension credits so I can now take my cat to the PDSA it was an eye opener because they only accept people on some sort of benefit but they all had top of the range pedigree dogs not a mongrel in sight, all were well dressed, its Essex so plenty of gold bling around but all qualifying for vetinary help, it amazed me !