Its my sons class assembly today. They have one every 6 weeks. However, i find it difficult to go to them due to getting to the location, set miles away from my village home, i have no access to transport besides taxis. I really can not afford to go as the taxi fare is going to cost me 20.00. I have been to many of his concerts before, and hardly skipped any. I feel bad that i simply cant afford to go this time round.
2007-02-08 20:01:06 · 15 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Oh don't feel bad. You'll have other oportunities to see your sons assembly. You might be going through a difficult financial period, but things will look up. *hugs*
2007-02-08 20:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by ?Erroneous? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would hope your son would know of your reasons for not being able to attend and receive love and admiration for all that he does outside of this particular activity. However, have you ever tried to see if there was carpooling or someone else to share the taxi with? I can't imagine that no one lives close to you that may be in the same boat as you. If so, then maybe ask those that are more financially stable to tape the assembly for you because you can not afford to go so that you can still share in the experience as best you can with your son.
I would like to think that there are still good people in this world that care about their children as you do who would be wiling to help in any way they can! Hey, I would drive out of my way just to pick you up and I do not even have children. But I am an adult who had very caring, loving parents who showed me, no matter what that they were there for me!
Good luck! And my prayers are with you and your son for easier times ahead! :-)
2007-02-09 04:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by havasufem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you explain to the school about your problem and ask if you can help out for the day and make good use of the day - you didn't explain how your child travels to/from school or the time of the assembly - have you asked one of the other parents how they would be travelling and could they give you a lift offer to share the fuel cost even if they say no give them a box of chocs or a bottle of wine as a thank you - always explain to your child the reason for not attending so that they understand and are not let down no matter what age
2007-02-11 07:34:46 · answer #3 · answered by suki doo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you feel badly...you want to be there with your son. You feel you've let him down, but if you can't afford it, you simply can't. If you haven't wasted your money on silly things, I'm sure your son will understand that this time it's just out of the question. It would be different if you spent a lot of cash on buying stuff you didn't need and then said "Oh I don't have the money." Talk to him, be honest and show him that you would go if you could. He doesn't want you to feel badly about something you can't help.
2007-02-09 07:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not arrange something special for him this evening, nothing expensive, maybe arrange Tea for him and some of his friends at your home and maybe a good DVD from your local store.
I wouldn't worry too much, I too find it hard getting to my Daughters school events due to work commitments but I do make sure she knows the reason why.
I get involved other ways like helping with homework and after school activities.
You sound a like a very caring and loving parent and I'm sure that your Son will understand.
Good luck!!
2007-02-09 04:11:04 · answer #5 · answered by Tooly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and see if you can car share with other parents and offer to pay towards fuel costs. Othewise it is only once in 6 weeks. If you save some change each week it will mount up and you would prob have enough. Your son would love you there and will feel odd if you dont turn up. Please please try one of the suggestions above so in future he will see you there.
Also try asking school if you could go with them on bus. How do they get there. Or am i reading this wrong and you live seperate from your child in which case it is even more important you forfeit something in order to get money to travel
My daddy died when I was 5 and my mum had to work so I know what it feels like when parents dont turn up.
2007-02-09 04:17:48 · answer #6 · answered by Miss RoZy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was like that, had a small operation not long ago and didnt get to a parents meeting and I felt really bad....but there is a lot out there that dont go to any of there kids school things and teachers notice this! It isnt your fault.
2007-02-09 04:06:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont feel bad , not going to assemblies like that doesnt make you a bad person to your son. there are things that just happens sometimes that are out of our control so cheer up and have a nice day instead.
2007-02-09 04:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by sliver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't feel bad, instead take the things practically and accept the facts, things become easier as soon as you accept the realities.
Your son will understand as he will grow n will support you so dont feel bad
2007-02-09 04:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by freind2all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey don't beat yourself up. Just wish him all the luck and take time when he returns home to sit with him and run through his experience . Make him feel special let him talk about himself and be sincere in your responses-don't just say the words but mean them. Sometimes you just can't be there.
2007-02-09 04:05:51 · answer #10 · answered by deepee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋