Would you let a homeless person live with you until they got back on their feet?

Question

I'm open for any thoughts on this. I feel bad for homeless people, but I know to be cautious at the same time. What do you think?

Answer 1

I wish that I could. There are so many people that are homeless that I feel could just be better if they got some help. Unfortunately, we, as individuals, do not have the resources to provide them with a shelter. Unfortunately, we are unable to do background checks, have full-time people watching them, etc. I think the best thing to do would be to give them food, if you see them hungry and find out what you can do in your community to give back. Im glad to see someone so compassionate, though.

Answer 2

I couldn't.

Well although the thought and action of taking in a homeless person until they were able to get back on their feet seems very benevolent of you. I personally do not think I could be so generous. For one, most, (not all mind you) are homeless because of the mere fact that they are lazy. For these homeless people, if you had the misfortune of accepting one into your home – they might take advantage of this and in addition further their lethargic work attitude. So for me, that is too much of an unnecessary burned to carry – but as I said, it is a very kind, and generous thought nevertheless.

Answer 3

I feel sorry for some of them. But I went to a Red's ballgame in Cincinnati, Ohio, and there was a homeless guy sitting on the sidewalk. His sign said, " I won't lie I want beer " ! We saw another guy whose sign said, " I will work for food ". So, as I was saying it's kinda hard to feel sorry for a homeless person who's main need is Beer. That's how he got homeless, he did it to himself. Though I feel sorry for some of these people, I would not invite them into my home. People you know are not always trustworthy, let alone people you do not know. There are shelters for the homeless that will help you get a job, a way to work, and time to save up for a place to live. So, the one's that are on the street choose to be there. I would think very seriously on this, I personally would be scared to have someone in my home I could not trust.

Answer 4

You know, it really depends on the person and why they are homeless.

Many homeless people have mental issues or drug and alcohol problems. For those people, no way. It's too dangerous.

Other people are simply in a bad spot. They got laid off and couldn't find a new job before unemployment ran out, got behind in their rent, were evicted and are now homeless and jobless. If I knew someone in that situation, I would take them in while they got back on their feet.

Answer 5

Personally, I have children so I have to be cautious about who I let in my home. I have let peole I know stay with me when they have run into hard times and become homeless, but I try not to let people move in with our family. It's usually okay for about a week and after that, everyone just gets cranky and rude.

Answer 6

I feel as though it is too dangerous. People do not always tell you the truth. How would you know if you would be safe. I just would donate. I know things happen but why could they not live with a family member. Must be a reason drugs or alcohol it is scary why they could not go live with them, a daughter, son, aunt, uncle. Something seems wrong why then what if they had sex with you. What is that telling you about that person. If they did it with you would they do it with the next people or have done in the past.

Answer 7

I dont know thats a hard one! Im with you I feel bad for some of them but alot of them are just drunks and cracks heads so its there own fault. But at the same time I wuld really want to help someone who was in real need and that I knew was not just a loser but it is so hard to tell and you really do have to be careful with them people. Where I live I prolly wouldnt bc they are all creepy!

Answer 8

I have two children, so unless I personally knew the person who was homeless (i.e. if it was one of our friends), then no.

When I was a teen, my parents ran a hlaf-way house. I think people need help to get themselves and their lives back together, but I'm not in a position to take them into my home.

Answer 9

Absolutely not. They may have a criminal record, or at the very least they may take advantage of your kindness and just end up freeloading. Don't feel sorry - no one did this to them, through a combination of circumstances and their own bad choices they have done this to themselves. There are other ways for them to "get back on their feet" if they are really motivated, that don't require them to come live with you. It's asking for problems.

Answer 10

it would all depend on the situation i guess, i wouldn't just pull up to one and say come on your living with me till you get back on your feet. if you really feel bad for them, help out at your local food shelter for homeless. donate used clothes to them, but don't take one in, unless your very certain it,s safe for you. remember some of these homeless don't want to get back on their feet, they are happy the way they are.