It is not our right to receive .. is it?

If there is anything that irritates me and gets up my nose, then it would people who have this expectation that others will sort out their mess and come to the party to help them or assist them as if they are unable to do it. My dad always used to say, you get those people that fumble, while the other person pays and to his credit he was never like this in his life.  But I have come across people who plead poverty and seem to complain about how little they have, or how tough things might be, but when one drills down to the truth, then it is merely that they are not prepared to put in the same effort and sacrifice, but their expectation remains of the same result.  There seems to be an altogether unhealthy mentality creeping around that people have expectations to receive something in this country and the perception is that certain people can help, because they "have the means", but what of the years of work and tireless sacrifice to get to the point, where they are able to consider themselves financially stable or sound and why should they be the ones then, that end up helping because others have made poor choices or been lazy enough to sit around and not take sufficient care of their finances - not all in life are meant to be wealthy and I accept that some are born, or get themselves into situations and that they are at a distinct disadvantage,  but I would say it is more dignified to be grateful and humble and do the work that has been given to you with an attitude of appreciation and not treat it as something which is owing to you.  Also mere association with a person, who has done well, does not entitle you to sponge from them, or abuse the fact that they may have been generous in the past.  It is every person's responsibility to plan and manage their finances and opportunities and not to wait for others to make the effort on your behalf.  We are not taught to show pride, as it is not the best quality, but there is also room for commitment and a competitive spirit, to try to do better.  I am tired personally of hand outs and begging at robots and intersections - I have little patience for this in a time when many households are struggling to maintain the same lifestyle, as they once had.  It may be that very often we adjust our lifestyle too high, too quick, but every parent and spouse will know that you will always try to do the best to support yourself and family.  It is not sufficient to say that there is no hope and no opportunities - in this country, due to the shocking manner in which government conducts itself, there will always be a need for people to work hard and take opportunities that are there, and I do not believe that this cannot be done.  There are people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, that are showing the attitude and commitment to advancing themselves and their careers and there are those that always have the guts to try and improve their lives no matter that they have to work longer and harder to get there.  But the lazy and "helpless" just irritate me and I hope that somewhere they will either see the light and be grateful for what they have, or start to try to do something worthwhile, or at the very least not to expect to get others to do the work for them.  The more people that contribute to our economy and work force and that show basic commitment, dedication and willingness to do an honest days work, without exploiting others and gaining from situations, where they have no place to receive, the better it will go for them and those that continue to struggle and hurt for them.