If I provide free rent for 6 months to a family can I ask that this family attend church, go to a budget class and help around the home/unit. They can save their money and learn how to improve their spending is there anything wrong with this?
2006-09-02 10:09:28 · 7 answers · asked by Sharona M 1 in Local Businesses ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Local Businesses
In theory No. The problem I for-see is trying to make someone attend church may violate their rights to freedom of religion since they have the right to chose not to attend. Helping around the home or unit is reasonable so it doesn't become filthy. Requesting they attend budget classes is a stretch if they are unemployed or on public asisstance or ssi. Not a bad idea but could pose problems. If you advertise an offer like this I think all the conditions are workable with the right family, perhaps someone who is struggling or in transition.But the church requirement is the only thing that could be infringing on their personal freedoms.(I am a believer ) If they agree then it might work. Good luck If you are offering this in St Louis Mo let me know I have a daughter who would be perfect for this
2006-09-09 15:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by seekn2know 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give you Kudos for wanting to help this family, but I would first think about what their needs are first. What got them into their predicament in the first place? What do their kids needs? Is Family Counseling more important? I do believe in going to church as a number one priority, but they have to be willing to go. I suggest sitting down with them and addressing their needs such as budgeting, ask them to mutually draw up a contract, something that is doable for both of you. I don't believe it will hold up in court, but if it is something you both can agree on and they think they can do than give it a shot. You have a very big heart and there should be more people like you to help others in need. You not only want to help you sound like your doing it the right way and are not enabling them to continue their run of bad fortune.
2006-09-02 17:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by llbm3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have everything in writing and sign a date also at the time.....
While it is nice of you to help someone out for 6 months, I don't think you can ask them to attend church as part of the bargain.....I wouldn't want someone forcing their religion on my . And neither would you if you thought about it........It is only fair for them to help out around the home/unit. They should want to do that much.....You can make that part of the contract........But don't force people to do anything...It's not the American way! Nor can you force them to attend a class on budgeting unless they agree on their own, or teach them yourself.......You may be getting in over your head.......contract, contract contract!
2006-09-02 17:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by mom of a boy and girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bit draconian, usually, when I offer help, it's with no strings attatched. People usually end up resenting when people offer help with strings attatched. You can't force people to go to church, and that's perobably a bad idea anyway. you can offer though and it is your deal you are offering,, just don't try to push people too fast, you can end up with bad results.
2006-09-02 17:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds fair and you are a very compassionate person to want to do such a thing!
2006-09-02 17:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya that sounds alright to me
2006-09-02 17:15:15 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds ok to me. How can my family apply ? . . .JK
2006-09-02 17:14:10 · answer #7 · answered by worldhq101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋