I'm a 15 year old guy, turning 16 next year. My family was well-off in the past but as time passed by, we were having difficulties even paying for the bills. I have a big dream when I grow up and I fear my parents can't support me when I go to college. I was thinking of getting myself adopted to a rich family to relieve my parents a bit of their burden. What do you guys think of this?
2006-12-29 01:01:38 · 16 answers · asked by Emrys 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The problem with getting a part-time job is because my dad doesn't approve of me getting a part-time job...seriously. It's not that I'm being lazy or anything, heck...I'd teach students to play the violin if only my dad would allow it. But he's adamant about it and says it's a sign of "revolting against him"...Plus, he keeps on muttering about wanting to separate himself from the family since we're all "useless". In a short way, he's a contradiction. He wants to see me becoming independent but whenever I start, he contradicts. What the heck am I supposed to do huh?
2006-12-29 01:38:53 · update #1
you never know what you got till it is gone
2006-12-29 03:23:13 · answer #1 · answered by brians girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, come on, are you for real? If so, you are being really selfish, and the fact that your family is struggling financially is not a reason to give up on your dreams. Dreams are accomplished through diligence and determination. If it is truly a dream of yours then you will find a way to pay for college. Is it a law that your parents must pay for college? Quit being so selfish! When you turn 16 you can find a job and start saving. Your attitude is setting you up for failure unless it changes. I am talking about the blame game you are playing with your family. Good Luck!
2006-12-29 09:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by stacey h 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Getting adopted is a really big thing so I think that you should just think about it some more or before you're old enough to go to college, you should get good grades at school and hopefully get financial aid from other people who wants to help. Before you know it colleges and people will start to write you and everything will be okay. I would suggest that rather than adoption, getting adopted might make your parents feel like they are real poor and can't take care of you.
2006-12-29 09:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This very same thing has happened in our family when our son was 13. He is now 18. When he started high school, he got a job caddying at the local golf course. He has gone on to become their best caddy, and last summer they put him on staff. He works alot over the summer and saves his money. He has the first two years of junior college saved up. He was angry at first because we live in an affluent area, and most of the kids here have everything given to them. He must work for most everything he "wants". We supply his "needs" and more.
Good luck to you - I hope that you find a way to keep up grades and earn money, and learn a work ethic and experience.
just read your additional details and your previous questions...
you are in a tough situtation! Can you talk to your dad and share your feelings with him? DO you have an ally with your mom and can she help you speak to him? If not, I guess I would talk to your school guidance counselor or school psychologist who may be able to help your family deal with this. Your dad sounds like he is having trouble dealing with the loss of family income, and he should be proud of you that you have dreams and want to help out for your future. Please get some help! God bless -
2006-12-29 09:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by what's up? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you really think a wealthy family will adopt you just to send you to college? Student loans, scholarships, and grants can get you through school. I highly doubt you will find someone to seriously adopt you just to pay for college.
2006-12-29 11:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by redrum42482 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think your an ungrateful fool. You mean your family was well to do and now you're in a slump and you want to bail? I feel sorry for your future wife, when the going gets tough you get goin...
Do you want to take the buron off of your family? Get a job!, go to school, be a good person. Don't be a fool!
2006-12-29 09:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by Cabbage 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
How about getting a job or getting a scholarship, you ungrateful lazy bum? You literally would break your parents heart and disclaim them as your parents just to have someone support you so you don't have to earn it?
Jeesh, you have an awfully selfish heart.
2006-12-29 09:30:40 · answer #7 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My parents couldn't send me to college so I went on my own. That is what grants and loans are for. With the right grades, you could go to virtually any college of your choice.
2006-12-29 09:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you could get a job and pay your own way through school like millions of other people, where you will really appreciate your hard work, and stop acting like a spoiled brat.
2006-12-29 09:05:23 · answer #9 · answered by mzindica 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you are self centered, and must be lazy as most people work themselves thru college. Do it like a lot of others do it... You shouldn't knock your parents because they can't support you...If it wasn't for them u wouldn't be here to enjoy life's riches....
2006-12-29 09:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get a job and put yourself through college.
2006-12-29 09:06:40 · answer #11 · answered by Jodi C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋