jf02, You’d make a mighty fine Morah! Please consider the suggestion…
Not every bochor/yungerman currently goes to Kollel. We don’t disagree that its not for EVERYONE. Yet Klal Yisroel does stand to benefit if we can encourage additional kollelleit to join the ranks.
And yes, let them take FULL advantage of any and all LEGAL benefits available (food stamps, etc.), no less than the pruste shikkar goy does. Yidden pay taxes, let yidden enjoy its fruits.