i can get a job
save to get a place
2006-06-10 10:12:53 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Are you paying rent at your godmothers? And if so how much? If your sister is willing to let you all live there for less rent money then that would be a good way to start saving money. But, no, don't give your kids to your sis temporarily. No reason to split your family up like that. Get a job. There is no reason why a single parent should be out of work, you have children to support. There are always programs through the state to help subsidize how much you pay in child care based on how much you make. Where's their father? There are jobs out there, even though the market is a bit thin. Sometimes you have to take what you can get until you can get something better. How about cleaning houses for a living? $60 for a house which is about 3 hours of work, 2 a day, 6 hours, $120. Make up flyers and put them in doors of homes in rich neighborhoods and small businesses.
Keep your kids with you, they love you and need you.
2006-06-10 12:10:48 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As your kid's mother you know what is best for them. If your sister is trustworthy and willing to take on the responsibility then I see nothing wrong with this idea as long as your talking short term of course. Make sure your children understand that you aren't abandoning them and that this is just for a little while until you can find a job and a home for all of you. You should check with habitat for humanity and other programs in your area that help keep families together. Also you may think of furthering your education when you get back on your feet so that you will have a more stable income to depend on. Hang in there. I've been there and if you keep trying things will get better.
2006-06-10 10:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by abearsfan77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can not answer this with out knowing more details.
Does your Godmother not want kids there? Are you just going to screw up again? I have stayed with relative, with kids, found a job, then apartment...total time THREE WEEKS ! I think you are wanting us to tell you It is okay to just hang out an not be responsible for your kids.
I'm sorry... But people that take care of their kids don't need to ask this kind of question.
2006-06-22 15:02:01 · answer #3 · answered by 4mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just want to say...I give you a lot of credit for even considering it. That is hard for most women to even think about doing that. You must really love your kids. I think that is probbally the best idea of what you can do. If you let your sister take care of your kieds, you don;t have to worry about taking care of them. You can start out small, and grow. Just because your kids are living with your sister doesn't mean you can't visit them are take them places. You can still maybe take them to the park or anything like that. I would also suggest that you pay your sister some amount of money for watching your kids. If your sister is watching your kids, then she will understnad you can't pay her right away. Once you get more money, you can pay her. If she doesn't except it, atleast you tried
Good Luck On Making Your Decision
2006-06-19 11:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by You Are My Sunshine<333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, keep your kids with you, as long as they have a shelter, clothing and food, you guys will survive... Start looking for a job, and simply try to get someone to babysit your kids, which will not charge you while you are attempting to get a job., where is the father of these kids? Why are they/he not paying child support to help you support your kids? If he is not around because he is either in jail or dead, that is understandable, otherwise, start going to child support to get something... Why don't you get on welfare for the meanwhile until you start getting your life together, but at least you will have food stamps and medical insurance... There are options out there, you just have to be smart about them and start doing something...
2006-06-10 16:10:38 · answer #5 · answered by Snowwhite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your family together if you can. If your sister really wants to help, she can babysit the kids, lend you money, help you get job interviews or let all of you come live with her for a while, but there's probably no need for her to just take the kids. I would try to make it work using one of the suggestions I just made, then only let her take the kids if they are in danger or may end up going to children's services, which will probably not become the situation.
2006-06-10 10:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you shouldlet your sister take your kids for now until you find your self a job because you cant proably even support your kids the way you really want 2 and you are really trying the best that you can with the help of your godmother so yes find a job because any job is better than no job
2006-06-23 15:31:13 · answer #7 · answered by pooh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would that mean then 'you' would still be living with your Godmother??? Cant the kids stay w/her AND you while you get yourself 'together'??? OR ... does your sister want to take them in and raise them as a full-time parent, during this time? Would the children be happy there? You need to ask yourself, what is the best thing to do 'for' the children????
2006-06-23 13:46:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest problem in being a single parent is not having someone to care for them while the parent is at work.
Is there someone caring for them at your godmother's place, if so, why do you need your sis to take them?
Or, can your sis take care of them while you are working?
Why do you mean by 'your sis take the kids'? 24 hours for months at a time?
2006-06-24 08:43:00 · answer #9 · answered by calvin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT dump your kids on your sister. She shouldn't have to live like that just for your mistakes. Your godmother also shouldn't have to. Just get a job, any job and start being a grownup.
2006-06-10 12:49:53 · answer #10 · answered by Alyssa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋