There is no such thing as an 'average' claimant. They are all people with minds, feelings and often a lot of responsibilities. They come in all age ranges. Many have worked for years, paid tax and NI and find themselves in their current situation because of the recession caused by the greedy and feckless bankers. I'm appalled by your vicious stereotyping - frankly, Eliza, I had you down as a person of greater insight and humanity.