I am a kid, lets just say, under the age of 14. My mom sells homes for a living and my dad is a pro photographer. My mom can't seem to sell any homes and my dad makes little money for his job. We owe that bank tons of money and our car just broke and they are so devasted because they don't have the money to pay for it. I am a kid and really want them to have a good life. Do you think a kid like me could write a book and make some good money to help my parents? Is there anything I can do to help them money wise? I'm really scared for them. Please help.
2006-11-12 10:28:35 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
dont worry they are adults they will figure it out and you can do anything you put your mind into
2006-11-12 16:54:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you could write a book. I wrote my first book (I didn't get it published or anything) at age 11. Although, the chances of the book being accepted aren't exactly high, so I recommend you try something else in addition. If you're under the age of 14, you can't get a job, officially, anyway. Here's a list of things I would recommend:
1. Baby-sitting: If you do it for the right people, you can make tons of money for hardly any trouble.
2. A garage sale: Everyone has old junk they don't need. Depending on the weather where you are, (I'm in Portland so we have rain all the time) you could set up a yard sale perhaps.
3. Yard work: Post advertisements at a health club or post office giving your phone number and advertising that you can do yard work for people.
I don't know what else to tell you. Just search around your area and try to find some way to make money for your family. Give your book a try too. And you know, whether it sells or not, your parents will appreciate you trying. That's really all it takes for a happy life, is to have people care about you. That's all I've got, good luck.
2006-11-12 10:43:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though you want to help financially, you cannot. This is an adult problem, and your parents will learn from the experience and it will make them stronger, hopefully. As for you, be as helpful to them as possible in things such as 14 year olds' should do, such as good school work, helping in the home, etc. They need no more problems, so anything you can do to ease the stress is being helpful. I was poor while raising my son, and yet, I did not let him become a part of the problem. I took on a couple of other ways to pay the bills, and didn't allow him to e my caretaker. It is wonderful that you care, but again, your job is to be a kid, and to learn daily how to grow into a wonderful adult. Learn from what you are seeing in the home and in society, and love your parents through their sad time. It WILL all work out, so be ready to celebrate with your parents when this all turns around.
2006-11-12 10:34:13 · answer #3 · answered by dutchlady 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ur just a kid its not ur fault that ur mom and dad has no money u just worry about being a kid and if it gets that bad u can safe up ur money u get for ur birthday and for chrismas and all the other extra money u get u could also sell candy r something u dont need anymore where u could sell it at school r yardsells and yes u could write a good book and make lots of money even thouth ur just a kid u can still do it maybe u could write a book about ur life and ur mom and dad being broke
2006-11-12 10:50:40 · answer #4 · answered by Shorty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I'm a kid too (under 14) I think anyone can write a story! You could write a story about what happened to your family.(like what u just told us) Or you could sell things like your old toys at a garage sale. Or you could bake cookies and sell them or make bracelets or anything! I will pray for you and your family. You can do anything when you put your mind to it. Wishing you the best. For Christmas you could save up some money and give it to them. Bye!
2006-11-12 10:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're such a sweetie to help your parents. There are a lot of entry level jobs out there. You could babysit other kids. Your local Humane Society might need a dog walker or care taker or yoru local grocery store might need a bagger. You could also write book which is great. You could do landscaping like mowing the lawn. However because you are 14 you will need a work permit (child labor laws). Good luck!
2006-11-12 10:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I respect it, but am not afraid of it. I do try to stay inside when it is "rocking and rolling" outside. I tried to cheat that rule earlier in life and almost got nailed. A bolt hit the lightning rod on the roof three feet above my head as I went into the house. I have a lasting memory of a blinding flash, heat, smell of ozone, and the combined sound of a giant angry electric hornet splitting the fabric of reality, followed by an earsplitting boom and shockwave. I think I ran about six inches above the floor all the way into the house. Never again. But I still like to watch it, from inside.
2016-03-28 03:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't seem like a beauty question...but...
You'll survive, although it may take a bit of struggle.
Admirable to help out, but you likely don;t yet have the skills to write a book or stuff. Try it tho, start with a newspaper articvle or readers digest and see. STart working on the book and let it evolve.
2006-11-12 10:36:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless your heart you are so sweet! Although it is nice of you to try to help, your parents have options...life is hard, very hard and in today's real estate market and moving into the winter months it is a hard business to be in right now. Don't carry this burden, although you have reason to be concerned your parents will figure out a way to make it! I am a single mom of 2 boys and also have my real estate license and work as a loan officer and I know how hard it can be. Maybe suggest they take out an equity line of credit on their home so they can have money to get through this rough spot. And may I suggest praye? I know God has helped me through my hard times and he always leads me in the right direction and never lets me go astray. Your family will be fine. Say a prayer for them tonight....with faith, that is very important and I will pray for your family too ok?
2006-11-12 10:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by One Of The Girls 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You're way too young to be having to worry about such things......but it is the real world. It's not up to you, but up to your mom and dad to work this out. I'm sure that they will take care of you. Did they know that you heard them talking about this ? If not, I would try talking to whomever you're closest to....mom or dad or both. Tell them that you are scared. I'm sure they will understand and they won't be mad at you. It's normal to be concerned, but there's nothing that you can do except stay in school, study real hard, make the best grades you can, graduate and go on to college and come out with a degree. At some point in your life if you have a good job, you can help them out. At your age there is nothing you can do.
2006-11-12 10:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Help your parents by getting their mind off your problem. Tell them to go to a movie together or all go out for a walk. Something simple is really sweet. Tell them about a new friend at school or call up a family friend and ask them over for dinner! Something that any parent would appretiate is you making them dinner...prepare your favorite dish and serve it to your family. Good Luck.
2006-11-12 10:36:53 · answer #11 · answered by coconutverbana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋