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Young parents under 25 are facing a harsh financial reality under Universal Credit — getting up to $140 less per month than older parents with the same child-rearing costs, sparking outrage dubbed the “young parent penalty.” While the government claims this discourages dependency and encourages work, critics say child costs don’t change with age — and the gap is widening. Single parents under 25 get $338/month vs. $424+ for older parents, and couples where both are under 25 fall even further behind. Yet the Department for Work and Pensions points to child-related support like disability payments, childcare aid, and Child Benefit — plus a recent above-inflation boost: $255 extra for singles under 25 and $365 for couples, both significantly more than inflation-adjusted increases.

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