What do you think i should do?

Question

Well christmas is almost coming but our family sort of does not have an original christmas.Like for example we are not the kind that we make a list and you can't wait till opening your presents but what we get is the nessesary stuff like clothes but not that much.One of the problems is that my mom is the only one working with a minimum wage and she can' handle all that .It's like i want to do something to help her like raise money but i don't know from where what should i do if almost all the money goes away on food expenses,bills,and high price rent well you may ask what does ,my dad do well he's sick and can't work .WHAT SHOULD I DO TO HELP?

Answer 1

If you are old enough, try to do some babysitting or get a paper route. You can run some errands for people or even do some house cleaning for people. Any money will be a big help.

Answer 2

There are probably organizations that can help with food (food banks, churches). They can also help with presents for you and your siblings, and even your parents.
If you're old enough, work some to get some extra money.

Hang in there, things were rough a few Christmases when I was a teen. Christmas is about the birth of God. Celebrate your family, it doesn't matter if you exchage gifts that cost $1 or $1000, what matters is that you love each other. If your family has love you are much more richer than most.

Answer 3

It's not the cost of the gift but the thought that goes in it. I suggest everyone make a gift for everyone else. It doesn't have to be perfect but a drawing, a crafty item, etc. Christmas is sharing good company and gifts should be not things you get everyday but special ones. I can't think of anything more special than something you put your feelings and time into it. Anyone can go out and buy things and give but to take the time and effort to make something and put some of yourself into it will make Christmas more personal and less commercial.

Answer 4

I know it has to be hard having the holidays come up and your family is struggling financially, but just remember Xmas isn't about gifts.....society makes it more than what it really is. BE thankful that you have a roof over your head, food in your mouth and you are clothed. Good Luck and be the rock in your family...you seem to be doing that already:)

Answer 5

Depending on your age you could get a job. I worked all thru my high school and college days. If you are in high school you can find part time jobs thru your school. Younger than high school, baby sit, get a paper route, mow lawns or clean houses. Help around the house as much as possible, your mom has way too much on her plate.

Answer 6

I know this is not a winner.But try it. well try to get a job.and i am so sorry that your dad is sick. look on the Internet, newspaper.for a job.and every cent you get or even find save it or help your family. ask if u can help in your moms work.but try 2 get work that is after school hours...if u go 2 school.

Answer 7

at times like this its important to remember what Christmas is really all about and that means being with friends and family and being grateful for every day your alive.

now that the lecture is over, depending on your age and skills you could try getting a job in a local shop etc, many places hire staff for the Christmas period

Answer 8

Do odd jobs around the neighborhood.

Answer 9

try to get a job... or do small fundraiser to earnmoney..or find things that u can do in ur community to earn money..or babysit

Answer 10

tell them