The problem with children receiving Social Security is that it is not a universal benefit, their father or mother had to pay into the system some amount or Quarters.
While I am sure these families use up a lot more $$$ than they paid in, at least something was paid in. It is a fairly middle class benefit.
I wonder a lot about all of the fatherless kids in our nearby ‘hood who lose fathers due to gun violence. I doubt they get much or any of a gubmnt benefit thru Social Security because their fathers did nothing to pay into the system. And secondarily, their parents were not married, but I dont know how this latter status affect soc security draw for orphans.
Teacher Terry has talked about this in the past but I forget details, maybe she will chime in.